Bodies of Diogo Jota and Andre Silva arrive in Portugal for hometown wake

 

Diogo Jota and Brother Andre Silva's Bodies Arrive in Portugal for Wake and Funeral

The remains of Liverpool footballer Diogo Jota and his brother Andre Silva arrived in Gondomar, Portugal, on Friday following their tragic death in a car accident in Spain. A convoy transported their bodies from the morgue in Puebla de Sanabria, near the crash site, back to their hometown near Porto.

The fatal accident occurred after midnight on Thursday when the Lamborghini they were travelling in veered off the road and caught fire. Authorities suspect a tyre burst may have caused the crash.

Jota’s wife Rute Cardoso, whom he married just weeks before, and his agent Jorge Mendes were seen joining the convoy. A public wake is being held on Friday afternoon at a chapel in Gondomar, followed by a funeral service at 10:00 a.m. Saturday morning, according to the town’s mayor’s office.

The tragedy has stunned the football world. Portugal’s Prime Minister Luis Montenegro visited the village to pay his respects. Outside Anfield, fans left flowers, scarves, and handwritten notes in tribute. Many were from children who admired the 28-year-old football star.

Jota’s sudden death has brought widespread mourning in Portugal and beyond, especially among football fans, teammates, and national leaders.

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Football clubs, players, and fans across the world continue to pay tribute to Diogo Jota following his tragic death. Paris Saint-Germain, Real Madrid, Bayern Munich, and Chelsea held moments of silence during training sessions ahead of their Club World Cup matches in the United States.

Pedro Neto, a close friend of Jota and a forward for Chelsea, was reportedly struggling emotionally and unsure if he would play in their quarter-final match against Palmeiras.

At Liverpool, manager Arne Slot issued a heartfelt statement describing Jota not only as a talented player but also a beloved figure within the team.“You will never walk alone,” Slot said. “For us, the sense of shock is absolute.”

Jota, who had recently undergone lung surgery to treat a pneumothorax (collapsed lung) following a rib injury, had been advised to avoid flying. According to his physiotherapist Miguel Goncalves, he was recovering well and planned to take a ferry back to the UK from Spain. That journey ended in tragedy.

The football community remains in deep shock, not only at the loss of a promising athlete but also a husband, brother, and friend. Memorials are expected to continue in the coming days, and the funeral in Portugal is likely to draw large crowds.

Jota’s passing is being remembered as a heartbreaking loss to football, with many praising his humble character, work ethic, and deep love for the game.