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Diogo Jota and Andre Silva will both be laid to rest in their home town of Gondomar, just two days after the recently-married Liverpool star and his younger brother tragically died in a car crash in northern Spain
The family of Diogo Jota and his younger brother, Andre Silva, will be joined by the tragic Liverpool striker’s team-mates, Premier League stars, Anfield chiefs and thousands of fans as they lay their sons to rest on Saturday morning.
The emotional ceremony, which begins at 10am, takes place in Gondomar, outside Porto, following Friday night’s wake and widespread tributes to the duo, who sadly died on Thursday.
Bruno Fernandes arrives at Diogo Jota’s funeral (Image: Phil Harris)
The Premier League footballer and his younger brother both lost their lives in a devastating crash near Zamora close to Spain’s north-west border with Portugal. The tragic incident occurred just days after Jota’s marriage to his childhood sweetheart, Rute Cardoso – who had to identify her husband and his brother after the crash.
Hundreds attended the wake at the Capela da Ressurreicao on Friday, with Liverpool sporting director Richard Hughes and Fenway Sports’ CEO of Football Michael Edwards leading an LFC delegation. A number of Liverpool stars will be in attendance on Saturday, along with former Kop players Thiago Alcantara and Fabinho – as well as Manchester United’s Diogo Dalot and Manchester City’s Bernardo Silva – having all paid tribute on Friday.
Liverpool’s Darwin Nunez arrives (Image: PA Wire)
Keep up with all the latest from Gondomar, as the footballing world comes together to pay tribute and say farewell to Diogo Jota and Andre Silva.
More Liverpool arrivals
Arne Slot has arrived, as his Darwin Nunez. Both were present at the chapel yesterday to pay their tribute and they are now both attending the funeral.
Arne Slot arrives with players
Liverpool manager Arne Slot is the latest to have arrived at the church. He has joined the group of current Reds stars, seen next to defender Joe Gomez and midfielder Alexis Mac Allister.
Mac Allister paid his own tribute on social media: “I can’t believe it. I will always remember your smiles, your anger, your intelligence, your companionship and everything that made you a person. It hurts a lot, we will miss you.
“Rest in peace dear Diogo”
Virgil Van Dijk and Andy Robertson carry flowers in tribute to Diogo Jota and Andre Silva with their corresponding shirt numbers.
Liverpool’s Virgil Van Dijk and Andy Robertson carry flowers in tribute to Diogo Jota and Andre Silva (
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Liverpool stars arrive
Liverpool players look to have arrived for the funeral with Virgil van Dijk carrying flowers in the shape of his Liverpool 20 shirt.
Andy Robertson was carrying a shirt with the number 30.
Ex-Liverpool player Fabinho has also arrived.
Thiago Alcantaraa and Fabinho arrive with their wives (image:Octavio Passos/Getty Images)
Bernardo Silva arrives
Man City captain Bernardo Silva has now arrived to the church, applauded by the assembled crowd of mourners.
Jota’s international team-mate was carrying a large bunch of white flowers for Diogo and his brother Andre.
Arrivals continue
Ahead of the funeral beginning around 10am, the arrivals continue with former Chelsea, Real Madrid and Portugal defender Ricardo Carvalho among the most recent.
Ricardo Carvalho arrives at a funeral held for Diogo Jota (Image:Octavio Passos/Getty Images)
Salah admitted it will be difficult to return to Liverpool after his team-mate’s tragic death, as the reality of the situation hits at a squad who lifted the Premier League title just two months ago.
He posted on social media: “I am truly lost for words. Until yesterday, I never thought there would be something that would frighten me of going back to Liverpool after the break. Team mates come and go but not like this.
“It’s going to be extremely difficult to accept that Diogo won’t be there when we go back. My thoughts are with his wife, his children, and of course his parents who suddenly lost their children. Those close to Diogo and his brother Andre need all the support they can get. They will never be forgotten.”
Source:The Mirror