Family, friends and team companions, past and present, Diogo Jota and his brother, Andre Silva gathered to pay their honors, whose funerals were held on Saturday morning at Gondomar, Portugal.
Jota, who was 28 years old, and Andre, who was 25 years old, was killed in a car accident near Zemora, Spain Early hours of Thursday,
Current and former Liverpool team partners, including club captain Virjil van Dijak and manager Arne Slot, paid two red floral tributes in the chapel, in the shape of each shirt.
A number done by a van Dizak had number 20 written in white flowers, which Jota wore on his liverpool shirt. Another bore number 30, which was worn by Jota’s brother, was played for FC Penafil in the second division of Portugal.
Wear black clothes and bowed their heads, teammates entered the church in silence. The only sound was applause from the outdoor crowd.
Root Cardso, who married his childhood girlfriend, who arrived with relatives a few weeks before the deadly accident.
Portugal Team partner Bruno Fernandes, Joao canceled, Renato Weiga, Joao Felix, Jose Fonte, DaniloAdrian Silva was also present.
Bernardo Silva was seen carrying flowers as soon as he entered the church. A delegation of the Liverpool team also came.
Hundreds of residents of Gondomar, a small city in Northern Portugal, where Jota grew up, gathered outside.
Private service for family and close friends was chaired by Porto’s bishop, manual Linda.
In an emotional home addressed to Jota’s parents, his wife and his three young children, Linda said “solidarity in love is always stronger than death.”
Penafil players took Andre’s coffin to the church. Ruben Neos helped to carry Jota’s coffin. Jota’s wife was consoled by the family as she followed the coffins.
Silva told TVI before the last rites, “I can’t even imagine the pain of the family, the children of the parents, the children,” In quotes reported by record“I should talk a little about Jota, which was a great friend for all of us.
“His career, though not the most important thing, speaks for himself. His passion, desire and determination allowed him to succeed in life and make a great career. More important is more important, as a person … which remains memories … Jota will remain in our hearts forever. It will always be in our hearts. He will always be present in all breakfast, lunch, dinner, national team gathering, playstation or card games.
“This is a very difficult episode for all of us, because we have spent a lot of time together. The memories I have are fantastic. These happy memories will remain; he will be present in every victory. I am sure we will remember him with great joy every day. … … [It is] A very sad moment for all of us. Number 20 was already special, and now it would be even more.
“We were rivals and team companions for many years. He became a great friend; unfortunately, I was not with him, because I was in the club World Cup. It’s a family that will always be with us and we will try to preserve.”
Jota and route Married in Porto He was a child after knowing each other on 22 June.
Manual Linda shared a special message for Jota’s three young children, who did not join the service.
He said: “Dear Deenis, Mafalda and Dutee, who are not here. At this time you are extremely suffering or probably not because you do not realize it. I will pray for you a lot. People who are most suffering are your mother and grandparents.
“There should be a great pain by looking at the remains of a child, but there are no words when there are two urns. But there are emotions. We say here that we had to suffer a lot.”
Tribute to Jota and his brother Has put inWhile thousands of fans have made their way to the Enfield Stadium to pay their honors to Liverpool.
Jota performed 182 for Liverpool after joining Walverhampton wonders In 2020. They picked up Premier League The title in May, won the FA Cup and two Karabao Cup in their five years at the first club.
He earned 49 caps for Portugal and recently won UEFA Nations LeagueThe first did this in 2019.
Reuters information was used in this report.
