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The bodies of former Liverpool forward Diogo Jota and his brother Andre Silva arrived in their hometown of Gondomar in the early hours of Friday morning, marking the beginning of what will undoubtedly be one of the most heartbreaking weekends in Portuguese football history.

In the early hours of Friday morning two vehicles – including a hearse carrying the coffins of the beloved brothers – pulled up outside the São Cosme funeral parlour, greeted by a crowd of tearful locals and devoted Liverpool fans who had gathered through the night.

This is according to the Telegraph.

The arrival came exactly 24 hours after the tragic accident that claimed both lives on Spain’s A52 highway near Cernadilla.

Their Lamborghini reportedly suffered a catastrophic tyre blowout while overtaking, causing the vehicle to veer off the road.

The Spanish Civil guard confirmed that this was their preliminary findings on the limited investigation so far.

But it was the raw emotion displayed by the gathered crowd that truly captured the magnitude of this loss.

Outside Gondomar Sport Club, where Jota’s academy bears his name, flowers, scarves, jerseys, and candles formed a growing memorial to the brothers.

Miguel Rocha, a former teammate who had played alongside Jota for a decade through the youth ranks, stood wearing the number 20 Liverpool shirt that has now become ynonymous with his friend’s Premier League triumph.

“Every child dreams of going professional,” Rocha told Sky News.

“But at the same time, we know it’s very difficult, but he got it?

This community of Gondomar, as well as Portugal, every time we saw Diogo Jota on the pitch, we felt very proud.”

The funeral arrangements have been carefully orchestrated to honour both brothers’ memory while accommodating the overwhelming public interest in paying final respects.

A wake will take place on Friday afternoon at the São Cosme funeral parlour’s adjoining chapel, providing an opportunity for the community to gather and share their grief.

The timing reflects Portuguese Catholic traditions, where funerals typically occur within 48 hours of death.

All of our thoughts are with Diogo Jota’s family and friends during this difficult time.

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