Summary
The funeral for footballer Diogo Jota and his brother took place in Gondomar, Portugal, after they died in a car crash in Spain. Family, friends, and people from Jota's football club, Liverpool, attended the service. Spanish police are investigating the crash, which involved no other vehicles.
Key Facts
- Diogo Jota and his brother died in a car crash in Spain, near Zamora.
- The funeral was held at Igreja Matriz church in Gondomar, Portugal.
- Jota's teammates from Liverpool and other football players attended the funeral.
- The crash happened as the brothers were heading to catch a boat to England.
- Spanish police think a blown tire might have caused the crash, but they are still investigating.
- Jota had just married his long-time partner and had three children.
- The brothers' bodies were returned to Portugal after being identified by family.
- Jota started his football career in Gondomar and played for Liverpool.
