Family, colleagues, and thousands of fans bid farewell to the Diogo Jota brothers.

On the morning of July 5th (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 brothers, footballers Diogo Jota and Andre Silva.

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

According to Reuters, from early morning on July 5th, Liverpool players gathered in the small town of Gondomar to prepare for the funeral of their teammate Diogo Jota. Diogo Jota, 28, died along with his younger brother Andre Silva (26) in a car accident in Spain on July 3rd.

Funeral of Diogo Jota and his younger brother: Wife and parents weep uncontrollably, teammates bid farewell.

Captain Virgil Van Dijk, goalkeeper Caoimhin Kelleher, and coach Arne Slot were among those who arrived in Portugal on the evening of July 4th.

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

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Many people couldn't hold back their tears.

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

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Liverpool captain Virgil van Dijk and player Andrew Robertson brought flowers bearing the brothers' shirt numbers to the funeral.

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Liverpool manager Arne Slot (center, first row) comes to bid farewell to Diogo Jota and his younger brother.

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Images of Diogo Jota will forever be etched in the hearts of his fans.

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The passing of Diogo Jota at the age of 28 has sent shockwaves not only through the football world but also beyond, receiving thousands of condolences from national leaders and football fans worldwide.

Jota and Silva, the two brothers, were reportedly on their way to a ferry terminal in Spain to travel to England when their Lamborghini lost control and burst into flames after midnight. Police said the accident may have been caused by a tire blowout. This incident has left an irreplaceable void in the hearts of football fans, especially those who admired Diogo Jota and his playing career.

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

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Rute Cardoso was encouraged by everyone.

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The parents of brothers Diogo Jota and Andre Silva (wearing glasses) arrive at the church.

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Isabel Silva, mother of brothers Diogo Jota and Andre Silva, was unsteady on her feet.

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The parents of the two brothers, 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 one year old.

Diogo Jota's representative, Jorge Mendes, had previously attended the memorial service on July 4th.

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Portugal national team head coach Roberto Martinez (right)

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Former Portugal national team coach Fernando Santos (in white shirt) attends the funeral.

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

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His teammate Bernardo Silva (far left) from the Portuguese national team was present 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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Nelson Semedo, a teammate on the Portuguese national team.

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Former Portuguese football star Abel Xavier (white hair, glasses, right in the cover photo)

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Porto's president, Andre Villas-Boas, also attended 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 in the photo)

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Liverpool players Ryan Gravenberch and Cody Gakpo

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

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The final resting place of brothers Diogo Jota and Andre Silva.

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

Gondomar is not only Jota's hometown but also the place where he shared many romantic memories with his wife. It was at Gondomar high school that he met Rute, his future wife. They fell in love while still students, and Rute has always been a strong support for Jota throughout his career.

The two brothers will rest in their homeland of Gondomar.

Gondomar is also where Diogo Jota founded his football academy with the motto "It doesn't matter where we come from, but where we go." Diogo Jota established this academy in 2022, aiming to provide opportunities for children aged 6-9 to develop their football talents at Gondomar Football Club, where he played for 10 years during his youth.

Following the funeral service on the afternoon of July 5th, the two brothers will be buried in the local cemetery, where they will forever rest in the embrace of their homeland.

Farewell, Diogo Jota and Andre Silva.

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