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Liverpool players unite in silence as Jota laid to rest in emotional Gondomar funeral

Posted by Peter Kenny Jones

Liverpool footballers and staff came to Gondomar on Saturday to pay their respects at the funeral of Diogo Jota and his younger brother, Andre Silva, following their tragic passing last week.

The pair were laid to rest in their hometown, near Porto, with hundreds gathering outside the Igreja Matriz.

Virgil van Dijk and Andy Robertson led the Liverpool contingent and carried floral tributes bearing the players’ numbers for their respective clubs – No.20 and No.30.

Liverpool to pay out Jota’s contract to family in touching tribute confirmed in Portugal

Posted by Peter Kenny Jones

Liverpool Football Club have decided to pay out the remainder of Diogo Jota’s contract to his family.

A wonderful show of support to Diogo’s wife, Rute Cardoso, and his three young children.

In their tribute to the striker, the club also announced that the No.20 would be ‘rightly immortalised’ following his contributions in Liverpool’s 2024/25 title-winning season.

Alisson Becker sends heartfelt message to Rute Cardoso after tragic death of Diogo Jota

Posted by Liam Togher

Liverpool goalkeeper Alisson Becker was one of many footballers to share a touching tribute in honour of Diogo Jota.

The Brazilian pledged support to Rute Cardoso in a heartfelt message shared on his personal Instagram account.

“Usually, I post things that make sense, but today, nothing makes sense!

I want to thank my colleagues, Liam and Pete, for being considerate in their coverage of this incredibly tragic event.

There have been some truly beautiful tributes to Diogo from across the footballing world.

I’m particularly struck by the profound impact Diogo’s passing has had on the Liverpool community and how many lives our No.20 has touched.

It’s a stark reminder of how precious and fleeting life is, but also of how much we, the fans, hold footballers like Diogo Jota and Andre Silva in our hearts

In a world where we’re constantly being told there’s a disconnect between the emotional ties of fandom and the increasingly cold, financial realities of the sport – let this be a reminder that we still care and should care.

There are ties that bind us  – fans, footballers, and all – and we should never shun them.

You’ll Never Walk Alone.

Posted by Farrell Keeling