The funeral of Liverpool and Portugal forward Diogo Jota and his brother, Andre Silva, took place on Saturday in their hometown of Gondomar, near Porto, Spain.
The siblings tragically lost their lives in a car crash just 48 hours prior, sparking an outpouring of tributes from the football world and beyond.
Close family, friends, and football stars attended the emotional funeral service, which began at 0900 GMT. The bishop of Porto will lead the service, adding a touch of solemnity to the proceedings.
On Friday, hundreds of people paid their respects at a wake held for the brothers, showing the impact they had on their community.
Among those who came to offer their condolences were a childhood friend, Portuguese President Marcelo Rebelo de Sousa, Prime Minister Luis Montenegro, Jota’s agent Jorge Mendes and Porto club president Andre Villas-Boas.
“Football is truly in mourning. Diogo was an icon of the talent Portuguese football represents,” said football federation chief Pedro Proenca.
Close family and friends including the parents paid their respects at Friday’s wake first, with the grandfather propped up by two others to help him enter the chapel.
Liverpool opened a book of condolences and lowered flags to half-mast, with dozens of supporters laying a sea of flowers, balloons, Jota shirts, and scarves with the message “Rest in peace Diogo Jota”, outside Anfield.
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