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.