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Liverpool Mourns Diogo Jota as Funeral Details Are Confirmed

Grief has cloaked Liverpool following the heartbreaking news of Diogo Jota’s death. The beloved Portuguese forward lost his life in a tragic car crash in Spain, alongside his brother André. The incident occurred while Jota was en route to the UK, having been advised against flying due to recent pulmonary surgery. Instead, he was travelling to board a ferry when the fatal collision took place.

A player who defined commitment and fire in a red shirt, Jota’s passing has rocked not only his club but the footballing world at large. Tributes have poured in from across the globe, with Liverpool supporters, teammates and rivals alike uniting in sorrow.

Final Farewell in Portugal

According to a local priest, Diogo Jota’s funeral will take place on Friday afternoon in Portugal. The priest told CNN Portugal, “The bodies of the brothers will arrive at the resurrection chapel for the wake, which will take place tomorrow, and then the funeral will be at 10am on Saturday.”

The wake is to be held in São Cosme, located just 30 minutes from his hometown of Porto. It’s a place heavy with significance, just days removed from Jota’s wedding to his childhood sweetheart, Rute. The ceremony, described as intimate and joyful, took place in the same region and was attended by close family and friends.

Now, with unfathomable grief replacing celebration, the community prepares to honour the life of a man who meant so much to so many.

From Portugal to the Kop

Jota’s journey from Paços de Ferreira to Premier League stardom was powered by tenacity and talent in equal measure. His impact at Liverpool was immediate and immense. Quick off the mark, fearless in front of goal and relentless in pressing, he swiftly became a fan favourite.

But this tragedy reminds us that beyond the pitch, Jota was a brother, a husband and a son. His funeral will be more than a sporting farewell. It will be a national moment of mourning in Portugal and a solemn day for Liverpool fans, whose connection with the forward extended far beyond his footballing prowess.

Standing Together in Grief

“We’re available to celebrate [their life] with everyone and to share the pain and the Christian hope,” the priest added, speaking not only to a congregation but to a global audience left reeling by the loss.

As Liverpool prepares for the new season under Arne Slot, who led the club to Premier League glory in 2025, there will be a void that no tactical shift or signing can fill. Some players leave memories on the pitch, others leave legacies in hearts. Diogo Jota did both.

The funeral will take place at 10am on Saturday, following the wake on Friday at 3pm. Liverpool, Portugal and the wider football world will pause to remember a life taken far too soon.