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Diogo Jota: 5 Moving Photos from Funeral as Football Bids Goodbye
Jul 5, 2025
Diogo Jota and his brother Andre Silva have been laid to rest today, Saturday, after losing their lives in a tragic car accident in Spain on Thursday, July 3.
Mourners, including his wife, family, and teammates from both Liverpool and Portugal, are gathered at the funeral to bid a heartbreaking farewell to the beloved footballer.
Jota, who had just recently married his soulmate, Rute Cardoso, and celebrated victories in the Premier League and UEFA Nations League, is now gone less than two months later, leaving behind a young, heartbroken family.
Where was Diogo Jota and Andre Silva buried?
Jota and his younger brother Andre Silva were buried at a church in their hometown of Gondomar, near Porto.
Rute Cardoso was overcome by emotion as she carried her husband's coffin alongside his family and friends.
Liverpool captain Virgil van Dijk and his close friend Andrew Robertson laid wreaths of flowers in a poignant tribute before the funeral service at the Igreja Matriz de Gondomar catholic church.
The ceremony comes after a private wake on Friday, July 4
Who attended Diogo Jota's funeral?
Dozens of footballers and coaches were in attendance. Jota's coach at Wolves, Nuno Espirito Santo, Liverpool boss Arne Slot, and Portugal boss Roberto Martinez were spotted at the service.
Liverpool players were led by Virgil van Dijk and Robertson.
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