Video: Diogo Jota, Andre laid to rest in Portugal

Abdullateef Fowewe

In a deeply sorrowful moment for the football community and fans worldwide, Diogo Jota and his brother Andre were laid to rest in their hometown in Portugal.

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The funeral drew an outpouring of grief and solidarity, with fellow footballers and friends paying their final respects.

The ceremony was marked by heartfelt tributes. One close teammate expressed, “Diogo was not just a phenomenal player but a wonderful brother and friend. Today, we say goodbye to two incredible souls taken too soon.”

The community gathered in mourning, united in honouring the memory of the two brothers whose lives touched so many.

As the week closes on this heartbreaking note, fans and colleagues alike remember Diogo Jota and Andre with prayers and profound sadness.

Liverpool manager, Arne Slot, alongside, players including Van Dijk, Alexis Mac Allister, Andy Robertson, Curtis Jones, Harvey Elliott, Wataru Endo, Federico Chiesa, and goalkeeper Caoimhin Kelleher also paid tribute to the 28-year-old forward and his 25-year-old brother.

Former teammates, including Brighton midfielder James Milner and Ajax’s Jordan Henderson, also joined.

Henderson, who captained Liverpool when Jota joined in 2020 and shared a close bond with him, flew in after an emotional tribute at Anfield earlier that day.

Manchester City star Bernardo Silva, Manchester United’s Diogo Dalot, and Nottingham Forest’s Jota Silva also travelled to Portugal to attend the funeral.

Jota and André Silva were died after their Lamborghini Huracan suffered a suspected tyre blowout and burst into flames in Zamora, north-west Spain.