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Funeral Held in Gondomar for Diogo Jota and His Brother

Funeral in Gondomar marks end of public mourning rites with Guardia Civil continuing its probe into the crash cause

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Overview

  • The funeral service took place at Igreja Matriz in Gondomar with family members, close friends and football dignitaries in attendance.
  • Jota’s widow, Rute Cardoso, and their three young children were present at the chapel to pay their final respects.
  • Liverpool City Council has lowered flags to half-mast at town hall and opened a book of condolence at Anfield for supporters.
  • UEFA and the Portuguese Football Federation have called for moments of silence before Women’s Euro matches as players and clubs worldwide continue to send tributes.
  • Guardia Civil investigators say a suspected tyre blowout while overtaking caused the July 3 crash and forensic teams are examining the wreckage.