By MICHAEL PAVITT
Published: 04:44 EDT, 5 July 2025 | Updated: 04:54 EDT, 5 July 2025
Liverpool players were applauded as they arrived to attend Diogo Jota's funeral carrying two wreaths to honour their team-mate and his late brother.
Jota, the Portugal and Liverpool star, was tragically killed in a car crash on Thursday which also took the life of his brother Andre Silva. The football stars were 28 and 25 years old, respectively.
With the funeral service beginning at 10am, managers and team-mates began arriving to pay their respects.
Liverpool club captain Virgil van Dijk was pictured carrying a wreath in the shape of a football shirt, featuring Jota's No20.
Andrew Robertson, who had spoken of his closeness to Jota, carried a wreath featuring the No30, the number Jota's brother wore at his club.
Liverpool players were applauded by the crowds that had gathered outside the Igreja Matriz de Gondomar, where the service will be held.
Ryan Gravenberch and Cody Gakpo were also among members ofthe Liverpool squad, who arrived together for the service.
Ex-Liverpool club captain Jordan Henderson and James Milner hadjoined their former team-mates.
Portugal manager Roberto Martinez was also among themourners attending the service.
Just last month, Jota had been part of Martinez's Portugalsquad that triumphed in the UEFA Nations League.
Former Portugal boss Fernando Santos is alsoamong the attendees, as well as Vasco Seabra, who had coached Jota at hisfirst club, Pacos de Ferreira.