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Diogo Jota and André Silva's funeral held in Portugal

Diogo Jota and André Silva's funeral held in Portugal

Summary

Diogo Jota and André Silva were honored at a funeral in Gondomar, Portugal, following their deaths in a car accident. Many family members, friends, and well-known football players attended the service. The accident happened while the brothers were traveling from Spain back to Liverpool.

Key Facts

  • Diogo Jota and André Silva died in a car accident in the Spanish province of Zamora.
  • The funeral took place in Gondomar, Portugal, where they were from.
  • Jota was 28 years old and Silva was 25 years old at the time of their death.
  • Hundreds of people, including famous football players, attended their funeral.
  • The brothers were traveling back for Jota's pre-season training when they died.
  • Jota had recently married Rute Cardoso and they had three children together.
  • Jota played as a striker for Liverpool FC and was known for his goal-scoring ability.
  • Many attendees had to watch the service from outside due to the large number of people.

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