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Sporting director Richard Hughes and Fenway Sports Group CEO of Football Michael Edwards were among the Liverpool representatives who paid their respects to Diogo Jota at his wake in Portugal on Friday.

Former Reds players Thiago Alcantara and Fabinho, along with Manchester United's Diogo Dalot and Manchester City's Bernardo Silva — both international colleagues of Jota — also attended the service at Capela da Ressurreicao in Gondomar, the late striker's hometown.

The soccer community has been in a state of mourning following the tragic passing of Jota and his younger brother, Andre Silva, on Thursday.



Julian Ward, Richard Hughes and Michael Edwards arrive at the funeral chapel for the wake of Diogo Jota and his brother Andre Silva.

Tributes have been laid at Anfield for Diogo Jota and Andre Silva.

They will never be forgotten."

In addition to the Liverpool squad, Diogo Jota's wedding caterer has offered heartfelt condolences and reflected on witnessing the footballer in his most joyous moments.

Rui Paula, a chef distinguished by two Michelin stars, shared: "The last time I saw him was at the wedding.

On the last day, he had a meal with Rute (his wife) and the children, and then got in the car to go to Liverpool.

Aerial photograph of people queuing outside the funeral chapel for the wake of Diogo Jota and his brother Andre Silva in Gondomar, on the outskirts of Porto.
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