Funeral of Liverpool Star Diogo Jota and Brother Scheduled Tomorrow in Porto

PORTO, PORTUGAL — The funerals for Liverpool forward Diogo Jota and his brother André Silva are set to take place tomorrow morning in Gondomar, near Porto, following the tragic accident in Zamora, Spain. The brothers were killed early on July 3 when their Lamborghini veered off the A‑52 motorway, burst into flames, and tragically claimed both their lives ().

Originally announced to begin at 4 pm on Friday, the service was later rescheduled to 10 am on Saturday. A wake will be held beforehand at São Cosme Chapel, followed by the funeral Mass at the adjoining Igreja Matriz de Gondomar.

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The 28‑year‑old Jota—who married Rute Cardoso just two weeks ago on June 22—and his 25‑year‑old brother, who played for Penafiel, leave behind grieving families including three young children  .

Hearses carrying their bodies were observed arriving in Puebla de Sanabria, northwestern Spain, after the crash.

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Authorities believe a tyre blow-out occurred as Jota attempted to overtake another vehicle in what is known as a dangerous stretch of road. The vehicle then burst into flames on impact.

“The funeral is expected to draw prominent figures, including Portugal’s president Marcelo Rebelo de Sousa,” said a local priest  . Additional tributes are planned at Anfield, where Liverpool FC has established both physical and digital books of condolence, and will lower flags to half-mast  .