The burial of Portuguese footballer Diogo Jota and his brother has been scheduled for 4:00 p.m. tomorrow in São Cosme, a parish in Porto, where the Liverpool forward was born and raised. The announcement follows the devastating road accident that claimed both their lives just one day ago.
The shocking news has sent waves of grief throughout Portugal and the global football community. The tragedy is made even more heartbreaking as it comes barely two weeks after Jota’s wedding to his longtime partner, Rute, in an emotional Catholic ceremony attended by family, friends, and local supporters.
Earlier today, hearses were seen arriving at a funeral home in Puebla de Sanabria, a town in northwestern Spain. The remains of the two brothers had been transported there following the crash, which authorities are still investigating.
As preparations for the funeral proceed, tributes have poured in from fans, teammates, clubs, and public figures, all remembering Diogo Jota not only as a gifted footballer, but also as a humble and devoted family man. Social media has been flooded with messages of condolences and fond memories from across the world.
The funeral is expected to draw a large crowd of mourners, including fellow players, coaches, and supporters, all coming together to pay their final respects to a beloved athlete and his brother whose lives were cut tragically short.
