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The wake for the brothers is scheduled for 8am at the Capela da Ressurreicao, with their funeral to follow on Saturday at 10am (Image: PA Wire/PA Images)

Mourners prepare to pay their respects to Liverpool footballer Diogo Jota, who will be honoured at a wake in Portugal on Friday morning, according to a local parish priest.

The 28 year old father of three tragically passed away in a car accident in Spain, along with his brother Andre Silva.

Jose Manuel Macedo, the parish priest at Igreja Matriz de Gondomar in Sao Cosme, conveyed to PA news agency that the wake for the brothers is scheduled for 8am at the Capela da Ressurreicao, with their funeral to follow on Saturday at 10am at the Igreja Matriz.

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Diogo Jota died alongside his brother, Andre Silva, in a car crash in Spain on Thursday(Image: PA Wire/PA Images)

An outpouring of condolences from the football community and beyond emerged for the Portuguese striker on Thursday.

The essence of what a Liverpool player should be."

Slot highlighted that Jota "never sought popularity" yet achieved it regardless, being a friend to all and having the ability to uplift others "just by being with them".

He reminisced about the last conversation they had, where he wished Jota well for his forthcoming nuptials.

"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," Slot expressed with deep sorrow.

People standing by floral tributes and balloons(Image: PA Wire/PA Images)

Slot remembered being struck by the Liverpool fans' anthem for Jota when he first joined the club, realising "straight away" the player's "special qualities".

Having signed for Liverpool from Wolverhampton Wanderers in 2020, Jota lifted three major trophies with the club.

Cristiano Ronaldo, captain of the Portugal national team, extended his deepest sympathies to Jota's family, expressing his wish for them to find "all the strength in the world " after the Liverpool striker's passing.

Tributes outside Molineux Stadium, Wolverhampton (Image: PA Wire/PA Images)

Ronaldo's message on Instagram, translated into English, read: "Doesn't make any sense.

The family also includes three pet beagles.

Just this Wednesday, Jota and Cardoso, aged 28, shared a video from their wedding day, captioning it: "A day we will never forget."

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Liverpool FC has set up both physical and digital books of condolence following the tragic events, inviting fans and the public to leave their tributes at the Anfield Road Stand reception or online at https://www.liverpoolfc.com/club/diogo-jota-supporter-condolences..

The club has also lowered flags to half-mast at the stadium and closed all club-related facilities until Monday, providing staff with wellbeing support during this difficult time.