The funeral was carried out in the Matrix Churchwhere hundreds of people approached to pay tribute to soccer players. There they were companions and former partners of both deceased players.
Early, Neighbors of the area and football fans They filled the surroundings of the temple, respecting the silence and accompanying the familyvery dear in the region. The shock for loss extended to the international sphere.
Presence of Liverpool and personal tributes to Diogo Jota
The squad of Liverpoolclub to which Diogo Jota joined in 2020, participated in the funeral. The Captain Virgil van Dijk Headed the delegation carrying a crown of red flowers with the figure of shirt number 20. Next to him, Andy Robertson carried another crown with number 30, corresponding to André Silvaplayer of the PenafielTeam of the Second Portuguese Division. The coach were also present Arne Slot, Alexis Mac Allister, Jordan Henderson, James Milner and other figures.
The religious ceremony, chaired by the bishop of Port, Manuel Lindaincluded topics such as “The Lord is my shepherd”, “Hallelujah” and “Air on Ag String” of Bach. The wife of Jot, Cardoso Rutewith whom he had married a few days before the accident, he arrived dressed in white. With a rose in his hand, he deposited the flower on the coffin, accompanied by his sister, visibly affected. The couple had three children: Dinis, Mafalda and Duarte.
Portugal players accompanied the family
The ceremony also attended members of the selection of Portugalas Bernardo Silva, João Moutinho, João Félix, Rui Patrício, João Cancelo and Ruben dayswho arrived after playing the To the Hilal in it Club World Cup. The coach Roberto Martínez It was also present. There were representatives of clubs such as the Atlético de Madrid and the FC Portowhere Jot He had previously played.
Although only the closest entered the temple, a television broadcast allowed to follow the funeral from the outside. The collective gesture of Portuguese and international football reflected the emotional scope of the loss.
Some European media highlighted the absence of the captain Cristiano Ronaldowhile other players like Danilo Pereira, Bruno Fernandes, Ruben Neves and João Cancelo They did attend.
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During the match between Fluminense and To the Hilal, Neves and CANCELchampions with Jot of the 2018 UEFA Nations Leaguethey participated with visible sadness of the minute of silence.
The last goodbye to Diogo Jota and André Silva
Diogo Jota28 years old, and André Silva25, died during the early hours of Thursday while traveling by road. Both developed their careers in clubs Portugal. Jota started in Gondomar and Paços de Ferreirawent through the Atlético de Madrid and the FC Portoand was consolidated in the Premier League. André played in the Second Portuguese division, sharing the passion for football with his brother.
Both coincided in the Porto during the 2016/17 season and then in the Wolverhamptonwhere they integrated a squad of Portuguese players under the direction of Nuno Holy Spirit. Together they were protagonists of the promotion to the Premier Leaguebeing the central figures of the team.
The funeral in Gondomar He sealed a tribute loaded with pain, but also respect. The massive response of Portuguese and World Football confirmed the indelible brand they left Diogo and André. The tragedy joined rivals and companions under the same mourning, consolidating a memory that will last beyond the court.
The images of the funeral
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