Liverpool squad applauded by crowds as Virgil van Dijk and Andrew Robertson arrive to Diogo Jota’s funeral with wreaths to pay respect after team-mate’s tragic death

Liverpool players were applauded as they arrived to attend Diogo Jota’s funeral carrying two wreaths to honour their team-mate and his late brother.

Jota, the Portugal and Liverpool star, was tragically killed in a car crash on Thursday which also took the life of his brother Andre Silva. The football stars were 28 and 25 years old, respectively.

With the funeral service beginning at 10am, managers and team-mates began arriving to pay their respects.

Liverpool club captain Virgil van Dijk was pictured carrying a wreath in the shape of a football shirt, featuring Jota’s No20.

Andrew Robertson, who had spoken of his closeness to Jota, carried a wreath featuring the No30, the number Jota’s brother wore at his club.

Liverpool players were applauded by the crowds that had gathered outside the Igreja Matriz de Gondomar, where the service will be held. 

Vigil van Dijk and Andrew Robertson carried floral tributes in honour of Diogo Jota and his brother Andre Silva as they attended their funeral in Gondomar

Members of Liverpool’s squad were applauded by crowds as they attended the funeral of their late team-mate

Liverpool manager Arne Slot, centre, was solemn as he attended the funeral service

The coffins of Diogo Jota and Andre Silva were brought into the Igreja Matriz de Gondomar

Members of the brothers’ family carry their coffins into the church ahead of the service

Liverpool Arne Slot looked solemn with his head bowed as he walked with the squad into the church.

Ryan Gravenberch and Cody Gakpo were also among members of the Liverpool squad, who arrived together for the service.

Ex-Liverpool club captain Jordan Henderson and James Milner had joined their former team-mates.

Members of Liverpool’s hierarchy were in attendance, including FSG’s chief executive of football Michael Edwards and Richard Hughes, sporting director.

Portugal manager Roberto Martinez was also among the mourners attending the service.

Just last month, Jota had been part of Martinez’s Portugal squad that triumphed in the UEFA Nations League.

Former Portugal boss Fernando Santos is also among the attendees, as well as Vasco Seabra, who had coached Jota at his first club, Pacos de Ferreira.

Chief executive of football Michael Edwards and sporting director Richard Hughes were among Liverpool officials pictured arriving

Portugal manager Roberto Martinez attended the service, which came just a month after Jota had been part his his squad for their Nations League triumph

Former Portugal boss Fernando Santos, who gave Jota his international debut, was seen arriving

Jota’s former Wolves manager Nuno Espirito Santo and Vasco Seabra, who had coached the forward at his first club Pacos de Ferreira, appeared emotional outside the service

Man City and Portugal star Ruben Dias carried flowers as he paid his respects in Gondomar

Bernardo Silva carried a floral tribute as the Manchester City midfielder arrived

Nelson Semedo was among the former Wolves and Portugal players attending the funeral

Former Portugal internationals Ricardo Carvalho, Abel Xaxier and Neca were pictured arriving

Ruben Neves, who played with Jota with Wolves and Portugal, and Joao Cancelo both made transatlantic trips in order to attend the ceremony.

Neves and Cancelo had last night played at the Club World Cup in the United States for Saudi Arabian side Al-Hilal.

Both Portugal internationals had been emotional during tribute for their late team-mate ahead of the match in Orlando, Florida.

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