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
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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.

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

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

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

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

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

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.

Family and friends were seen in tears as they carried their coffins into the church.

Distraught loved ones, including Jota’s wife Rute Cardoso, were seen walking through the the brothers’ hometown of Gondomar in tears while other distraught mourners were being held up as they walked.

Only family and friends are allowed inside the church, however a livestream with audio of the service, lead by the Bishop of Porto, will be played outside to thousands of mourners who are expected to line the streets to pay their respects.

Aerial footage showed queues stretching from the small chapel, around the corner to the nearby church where his funeral will be held.

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

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

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

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

Jota's former Wolves manager Nuno Espirito Santo attended the service

Vasco Seabra, who had coached Jota at his first club Pacos de Ferreira, appeared emotional outside the service

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

Jota pictured during the wedding of wife Rute Cardoso - who he shares three young children with - on June 22. The footballer died just weeks later

Jota pictured during the wedding of wife Rute Cardoso – who he shares three young children with – on June 22. The footballer died just weeks later

Andre (left) and Diogo pictured in their Porto FC kits. The pair both played for the team's academy

Andre (left) and Diogo pictured in their Porto FC kits. The pair both played for the team’s academy

Jota’s heartbroken wife and parents gathered at the wake and held a vigil at the coffins of the former Wolves striker and his brother.

Rute Cardoso, who married the 28-year-old footballer on June 22, walked into the chapel in Gondomar after returning with her husband’s body from Spain on Thursday.

The city overlooking Porto is where the couple, who share three children, met and started dating as teenagers.

Diogo and Andre’s mother Isabel, father Joaquim and their grandfather were also emotional on arriving at the chapel.

Joaquim hugged several people and was supported by his brother and later raised a hand to mourners as he left with his wife. They returned around an hour later.

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.

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

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

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

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

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

Former Liverpool player Fabinho arrives at the funeral of Diogo Jota and Andre Silva being held at Igreja Matriz de Gondomar in the town of Gondomar

Former Liverpool player Fabinho arrives at the funeral of Diogo Jota and Andre Silva being held at Igreja Matriz de Gondomar in the town of Gondomar

Thiago Alcantara, former football player, and his Wife Julia Vigas arrive at a funeral held for Diogo Jota and his brother Andre Silva

Thiago Alcantara, former football player, and his Wife Julia Vigas arrive at a funeral held for Diogo Jota and his brother Andre Silva

Diogo Jota's agent Jorge Mendes arrives for the funeral of the Liverpool footballer at the Chapel of the Resurrection, in Gondomar

Diogo Jota’s agent Jorge Mendes arrives for the funeral of the Liverpool footballer at the Chapel of the Resurrection, in Gondomar

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.

Father-of-three Jota was killed in the early hours of Thursday morning along with his footballer brother Andre Silva, 25.

Their car burst into flames after a suspected tyre blowout on the A-52 highway near Zamora in north-west Spain. No other vehicles were involved, police have said.

The brothers were on a road trip to the northern Spanish port city of Santander to catch a ferry to the UK after the Liverpool player and Portuguese international was advised not to travel by plane following lung surgery.

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