Diogo Jota’s wife and family were joined by Liverpool players for the funeral of the forward and his brother, Andre Silva, in Portugal following their deaths in a car crash in Spain.
The father-of-three, who married his long-term partner Rute Cardoso 11 days before the accident, died alongside his brother after a Lamborghini they were travelling in burst into flames following a suspected tyre blowout in the early hours of Thursday morning.
The coffins of Jota and Silva were carried into Igreja Matriz de Gondomar church in the town of Gondomar near Porto on Saturday morning, followed by mourners.
A church bell tolled and crowds applauded as the brothers’ coffins were carried into the church, followed by mourners, some with their arms around each other.
Others seen arriving at the church included Reds head coach Arne Slot, captain Virgil van Dijk and team-mates including Andy Robertson, Conor Bradley, Ryan Gravenberch, Cody Gakpo, Curtis Jones, Darwin Nunez and Joe Gomez.
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The funeral of Liverpool forward Diego Jott and his brother Andre Silva has taken place in Gondmar just outside Porto. Hundreds of mourners gathered for the service including teammates and managers. A number of Jot’s international teammates were there including Jose Sar, Jose Font, Jah Matinho, Bernardo Silva, Jo Canel and Ruben Diaz Ruben Neves rather who traveled from the club world cup in the United States. Virgil van Djk and Andy Robertson led the Liverpool team and staff. Hey. Hey. [Applause] Both Andre Silva and Diego Jott’s coffins were then carried into the church. Former Wolves teammate Neves, one of those carrying Zotter’s coffin with his widow Rutter at the back. For those not inside, the service was played on speakers outside the church. Wolves goalkeeper SA played with the shutter during his time at Porto and was visibly upset outside. [Music] Both coffins were then carried out of the church to a nearby cemetery. Nez once again one of those carrying Jot’s coffin. [Applause] Once that service was concluded, those in attendance started to depart. Former Wolves manager Ino Esparito Santo was there to pay his respects as well as former Liverpool captain Jordan Henderson. And then came J’s Liverpool teammates included the captain there, Virgil Van Djk and Andy Robertson. Ibrahim Aate clearly emotional after leaving the service and Portugal head coach Roberto Martinez stopped to give his thoughts. Welcome everybody. Just wanted to say that they are really really sad days as you can imagine. But today was a day that we showed that we are a very very large but close family. We are Portugal and it was essential for us that Andre Silva we are together and we will always be together and their spirit will be with us forever. Thank you very much for your messages for your support and everything that we receive all over the world. It means a lot and today we are all one football family. Everybody Manchester City midfielder Bernardo Silva spoke briefly before the funeral to Portuguese outlet TVI outside about Jot. He said his passion, will and determination allowed him to succeed in life and have a brilliant career. More important than that, as a person, the memories will remain. Jot will always be in our hearts. He will always be present at every breakfast, lunch, dinner, at all our national team gettogethers, at our PlayStation games, at our card games.
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So painful 💔 RIP
Sorry😂
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Hajaja
Rest in peace Diogo Jota and Andre Silva…..😭😭🙏🙏
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Rest in Peace Diogo 😢 Wheather ur Portugise, Irish, Scottish, Welsh, English, Spanish, Liverpool, Chelsea, Arsenal, Man United, Man City it doesn't matter where ur from or who you support a Loss like this at such a young age is hard to take. May God guide you and your brother on your new journey 🙏 😢 REST IN PEACE 🙏
Meus pêsames a família enlutada e que alma do malogrado descanse em paz😭😭
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RIP guys
I wasn't planning to comment, but I have to because there are some truly disgraceful comments here, as expected. So hateful people, criticizing Cristiano and Salah for not attending—this is for you: you are a disgrace! First, it was discussed earlier, and Cristiano was said to have not attended because wherever he goes, the media circus follows, and the Jota family didn't want that. Also, just because you were a teammate and captain doesn't mean you were a close friend, so both Cristiano and Salah—because Salah was also not there—didn't have to attend, period. And how do you know the family wanted them there? What's more, it was very unexpected, and sorry, but people have their own families, lives, and plans. Not everybody can change those plans so quickly. If you want to spread your toxic hate, then better stay silent and not comment at all!
Thankyou diogo for your service of our team liverpool ❤ our deepest condolencesto all your family wife children and your mother and father may you both rest in eternal peace 💔💔💔💔
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I must say that I think it's disgusting that RONALDO did not attend the funeral of diogo and his brother Andre,,, 😡😡😡
Does that man honestly think he is that above anything as heartbreaking as this ,does he really think he's that important ,,I've always liked Ronaldo but I'm afraid my opinion of him has really gone SHAME ON YOU CHRISTIANO RONALDO
wow the trolls here with their manufactured hatred towards Cristiano are something else. moderation, hello!
RIP 🙏
RIP
I am a Chelsea fan and have been in disbelief since I heard the news! I have been a fan of him since I saw him in the Premier League with Wolves. So sad for the family to lose two of their sons in an instance. Such a shame but it great to see so many people showing their respect. It shows he was a not only a great player but a great human being! RIP to both!
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고인들의 명복을 진심으로 빕니다. R.I.P
Where's chistiano I thought he would be here😭😭😭😭😭😭😭fly high Jota🕊️🕊️🕊️🕊️🕊️
@stanley The Jota family didn't want a media circus, and the media always goes crazy for CR, so he didn't for the respect of the family to not overshadow the funeral. And just because he was captain doesn't mean he was best friends with Jota. The family decided, and they didn't want it for whatever reason. stop writing the same comment, troll.
Just saw this on American news ,never knew or heard of the 2 men that died,as in America Soccer not that popular social media wise but I understand Diogo was a superstar….but what Tragic news to hear….my Condolences to wife & parents and family and all that watched this 2 young men play Soccer ❤🙏
aise aaye hai mayyat pe meri jese shaadi me aaye hue hai…inka b sab alag hi hai..RIP
What a heartbreaking news, i am familiar with some footballers in this sport! My heart and sympathy goes out the family and please God Rest this brothers Souls in Heaven🙏✝️😢😭💐‼️
😢Rest In Peace Diogo
As a Liverpool Fan, I am deeply devastated for the passing of Diogo Jota, just like all of us.
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Very sad news and may their gentle souls rest in eternal peace Amen 🙏
Go well DJ
Their poor parents. Absolutely heartbreaking beyond belief for them especially.
We want justice. The real truth and cctv footage must come out. Seems mysterious. They were killed or targeted on that road. A lot of proof has gone missing out of the car and highway. His phone was seen then gone in between two time gaps. His lfc phone case was on it. YNWA. Our no20.
Sooo sad😢😢
RIP Diego you'll Never WALK ALONG 😢😢😢
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come guys lets be real and use ur logic , she inherit 35 million because of this , she throw a party rn
we will not forget you and I love you
man i cried watching this. not even neccesarily for my own loss, but for the unimaginable pain those close to him must be feeling, and the fact that this is my team.
What kind of men go to a funeral wearing a t-shirt? Unforgivable, for me.
Hmmm so sad 😢 RIP 😭🌹⚽️
we will all die this life
Our deepest condolences on the passing of Diogo Jota. Farewell, Diogo Jota. Rest in peace. Condolences and prayers from Aceh, Indonesia. 😢❤🇮🇩🙏🥀