Diogo Jota and his brother, Andre Silva, have been laid to rest in a funeral service near Porto, in Portugal, after the shocking news of their passing earlier this week.
On Friday, a wake took place for the pair, who died in the early hours of Thursday morning in a car crash. Saturday morning saw the funeral service take place at the Mother Church of Gondomar, with a large contingent of Liverpool players and staff in attendance, as well as former teammates.
Virgil van Dijk and Andy Robertson held floral tributes to Jota and Silva. Head coach Arne Slot, sporting director Richard Hughes, and FSG's CEO of football Michael Edwards, were also present, alongside other Liverpool figures.
Current Liverpool players including Alexis Mac Allister, Joe Gomez and Ryan Gravenberch attended. So too did former Reds stars Caoimhin Kelleher, Jordan Henderson, James Milner and Fabinho.
Some were at Friday's wake alongside Manchester City duo Bernardo Silva and Ruben Dias, who were Portugal international colleagues of Jota. Manchester United's Bruno Fernandes was spotted at the funeral.
Ruben Neves, a close friend of Jota, and Joao Cancelo, who played with him for the national team, played at the Club World Cup in the USA little more than 12 hours before the funeral service, but flew through the night to be present.
Virgil van Dijk and Andrew Robertson carried floral tributes
Virgil van Dijk and Andrew Robertson carried floral tributes (Image: Photo by Octavio Passos/Getty Images)
Rute Cardoso, who married Jota less than two weeks ago, was in attendance, as were the two players' parents, Joaquim and Isabel. In addition to family and friends, hundreds paid their respects outside the church.
The Bishop of Porto, Manuel Linda, the ECHO reports, said in the eulogy: "Our faith in God is going to give a new life to these two deceased young men. We must have faith and hope and we have to believe in resurrection, in a new life. Those who believe, they will live eternally.
"I could say a lot about Diogo and Andre, their father prayed in the church and both Diogo and Andre made it [as professional footballers] because of their effort, their dedication, their sacrifices. They were very respectful to others, both local fathers and quiet and dedicated to their families.
The church where Saturday's funeral took place
The church where Saturday's funeral took place (Image: Photo by Octavio Passos/Getty Images)
"Extraordinary people, they were. That is why so many people are here. Two responsible, serious men of faith, known all over the world because of sport.
"They were very skilled football players, particularly Diogo and in their case, this church did a lot to promote their sports. Football brings people together and builds bridges between different people when it is done with honesty, values, discipline, teamwork, no ego, respect, peace and understanding. These are the values of sports.
"We are speaking to you (Jota's children) because we are so sad to see children crying when this is the reason. But our friend Jesus said those who aren't sensitive will not be in heaven.
"I would like to express my support to your mother, your family and Jesus is here to help us. Your father and uncle are beside Jesus in this new life, in peace. May Jesus comfort you with faith and hope."
Several former and current Liverpool stars attended
Several former and current Liverpool stars attended (Image: Getty Images)
The Portuguese president, Marcelo Rebelo de Sousa, and its Prime Minister, Luis Montenegro, both attended. Last month, Jota came off the bench in the final as Portugal beat Spain on penalties to win the UEFA Nations League for the second time.
"The last time we spoke, I congratulated Diogo on winning the Nations League and wished him luck for his forthcoming wedding," Slot said in a statement released on Thursday. "In many ways, it was a dream summer for Diogo and his family, which makes it all the more heartbreaking that it should end like this.
"When the time is right, we will celebrate Diogo Jota, we will remember his goals and we will sing his song. For the time being, we will remember him as a unique human being and mourn his loss. He will never be forgotten. His name is Diogo."