Right now: Family, colleagues and thousands of fans bid farewell to Diogo Jota brothers

On the morning of July 5 (local time), family, friends, colleagues and thousands of fans gathered at a church in the town of Gondomar (Northern Portugal) to say goodbye to the two football brothers Diogo Jota and Andre Silva.

Diogo Jota and Andre Silva's families, club and national team teammates were present.

According to Reuters, since early morning on July 5, Liverpool players gathered in the small town of Gondomar to prepare to attend the funeral of their teammate Diogo Jota. Diogo Jota, 28 years old, passed away with his younger brother Andre Silva (26 years old) in a car accident in Spain on July 3.

Funeral of Diogo Jota and his brother: Wife and parents cry, teammates say goodbye

Captain Virgil Van Dijk, goalkeeper Caoimhin Kelleher and coach Arne Slot have been in Portugal since the evening of July 4.

Family, friends and fans bid farewell to brothers Diogo Jota and Andre Silva

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Many people cannot hold back their tears.

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The coffins of the two brothers were brought inside the church for the funeral.

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Liverpool captain Virgil van Dijk and player Andrew Robertson brought flowers with their shirt numbers to the funeral

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Liverpool manager Arne Slot (centre, front row) sees off Diogo Jota and his brother

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Images of Diogo Jota will forever be engraved in the hearts of fans

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The passing of Diogo Jota at the age of 28 has caused shock not only in the football world but also spread beyond the sports industry, receiving thousands of condolences from national leaders and football lovers around the world.

The brothers, Jota and Silva, were reported on their way to a ferry in Spain to England when their Lamborghini lost control and burst into flames shortly after midnight. Police said the cause of the accident was likely a burst tire. The incident has left a void in the hearts of football fans, especially those who loved Diogo Jota and his playing career.

Sister Rute Cardoso, wife of Diogo Jota, was present at the church.

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Rute Cardoso is encouraged by everyone

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Parents of brothers Diogo Jota and Andre Silva (wearing glasses) go to church

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Mrs. Isabel Silva - mother of two brothers Diogo Jota and Andre Silva, walks unsteadily.

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The brothers' parents, Diogo Jota's wife and other family members were present at the church early, according to Reuters . This is also where they held their wedding just a few weeks ago. Diogo Jota and his wife have three children, their youngest daughter is only 1 year old.

Diogo Jota's agent, Jorge Mendes, also participated in the memorial service on July 4.

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Head coach of the Portuguese national team Roberto Martinez (right cover)

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Former Portuguese national team coach Fernando Santos (in white) participated in the funeral

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Coach Fernando Santos and Diogo Jota once worked together in the national team.

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Teammate Bernando Silva (left cover) from the Portuguese team was presented to see him off.

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Portuguese coach Antonio Jose Conceicao Oliveira (wearing glasses)

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Relatives of the two brothers

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Portugal teammate Nelson Semedo

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Former Portuguese footballer Abel Xavier (white hair and glasses on the right)

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Porto Club President Andre Villas-Boas also participated in the memorial service yesterday.

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Former Liverpool captain Jordan Henderson (wearing glasses)

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Liverpool player Conor Bradley

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Former Liverpool player James Milner (right cover)

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Liverpool players Ryan Gravenberch and Cody Gakpo

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Fans pay their respects outside Anfield Stadium on the day of Diogo Jota's funeral in Portugal

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The resting place of the two brothers Diogo Jota - Andre Silva

The funeral of Diogo Jota and his brother Andre Silva was held at the Igreja Matriz church in Gondomar, where the two brothers grew up and spent their childhood together.

Gondomar is not only Jota's hometown, but also the place where he and his wife share their love. It was at Gondomar High School that he met Rute, his future wife. The two fell in love while still students, and Rute has been a strong support for Jota throughout his career.

The two brothers will remain in their homeland Gondomar.

Gondomar is also where Diogo Jota founded his football academy with the slogan “It doesn't matter where we come from, it matters where we go”. Diogo Jota founded this academy in 2022, to create conditions for children aged 6-9 to develop their football talents at Gondomar Football Club, where he played for 10 years as a teenager.

After the funeral at noon on July 5, the two brothers will be buried in the local cemetery, where they will forever remain in the heart of their homeland.

Farewell Diogo Jota and Andre Silva.

Source: https://thanhnien.vn/ngay-luc-nay-gia-dinh-dong-nghiep-va-hang-nghien-nguoi-ham-mo-tien-biet-anh-em-diogo-jota-185250705155418039.htm