Heartbreak has struck the world of football as Liverpool and Portugal international Diogo Jota, along with his brother Andre Silva, tragically passed away following a car accident in Spain. Tributes have poured in at Anfield, with fans leaving scarves, flowers, and messages of condolence for the beloved player and his sibling.
Liverpool Players and Staff Attend Funeral in Portugal
The funeral for Diogo Jota and Andre Silva took place on Saturday morning in Gondomar, Portugal, just outside of Porto. Jota's wife, Rute Cardoso, whom he married just 11 days before the accident, and family were joined by a large contingent of Liverpool players and staff. New Reds head coach Arne Slot and captain Virgil van Dijk were among those present to pay their respects.
A Somber Scene
The coffins of Jota and Silva were carried into the Igreja Matriz de Gondomar church as mourners, many with arms around each other, followed behind. A church bell tolled as the brothers' coffins were brought inside. The accident is believed to have occurred in the early hours of Thursday morning when the Lamborghini they were travelling in caught fire after a suspected tyre blowout.
Football World Mourns
Besides the Liverpool contingent, several of Jota's Portugal national teammates were also in attendance, including Bruno Fernandes (Manchester United), Ruben Dias and Bernardo Silva (Manchester City), Joao Felix and Renato Veiga (Chelsea), Nelson Semedo (Wolves), and Joao Moutinho. The outpouring of grief highlights the impact Jota had on both his club and country.
- Diogo Jota, 28, was a key player for Liverpool and Portugal.
- His brother, Andre Silva, also tragically died in the accident.
- The funeral took place in Gondomar, Portugal, with many Liverpool players attending.
- Tributes have been laid at Anfield in their honour.