Mourners to gather for Liverpool footballer Diogo Jota’s wake in Portugal

The 28-year-old father of three, who had married his long-term partner Rute Cardoso just 11 days ago, died in a car crash in Spain alongside his brother Andre Silva

Fri, 04 Jul, 2025 - 06:50

Ellie Ng, Josh Payne, Ellie Crabbe, Lily Shanagher, PA

Mourners are set to gather to honour Liverpool footballer Diogo Jota at a wake in Portugal on Friday morning, a local parish priest has said.

The 28-year-old father of three, who had married his long-term partner Rute Cardoso just 11 days ago, died in a car crash in Spain alongside his brother Andre Silva after a Lamborghini they were travelling in veered off the road and burst into flames following a suspected tyre blowout.