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Diego Jota's funeral LIVE: Heartbroken family, friends and Liverpool team-mates to attend ceremony after footballer tragically died aged 28

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You join our live coverage on a very sad day as mourners gather for Diogo Jota's funeral, after his tragic death aged just 28.

Jota was involved in a car crash which sadly also killed his brother, Andre. after a suspected tyre blow out while overtaking another vehicle.

Their family and friends will attend the funeral this morning, which is expected to begin around 10am BST.

Jota's Liverpool team-mates flew into Portugal last night to pay their respects and they will also be present for the ceremony.

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