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Daily Mail
14 minutes ago
- Daily Mail
Alisson explains his absence from Diogo Jota's funeral as he posts emotional message following tragic death of his Liverpool team-mate
Liverpool goalkeeper Alisson Becker has explained why he was unable to attend the funeral of Diogo Jota, who died alongside his brother Andre Silva in a car crash in Spain earlier this week. Alisson, who has been team-mates with Jota at Liverpool since 2020, posted an emotional tribute on Instagram, revealing that he was separated by an ocean from 'saying goodbye' to someone he loved. 'Usually, I post things that make sense, but today, nothing makes sense! Once again, an ocean separates me from "saying goodbye" to someone I love! But I know that I am well represented by my club mates!' Alisson wrote, alongside a black and white photo of himself, his wife Natalia, Jota, Jota's partner Rute and their children together. 'To you, my friend @rutecfcardoso14, just know that you will never walk alone, we will be with you as soon as possible!' Alisson described Jota — whose death came less than two weeks after he and Rute were married — as a 'great friend, father and husband' and added: 'In a moment like this, all we can do is bow down before the Sovereignty of God, and receive grace and help in this time.' He concluded his message by quoting the Bible passage Ecclesiastes 3:1-8, which speaks of there being a time for every purpose under heaven, including 'a time to mourn, and a time to dance; a time to weep, and a time to laugh.' Alisson could not make it to Jota's funeral but many other Liverpool stars past and present did While Alisson could not be there in person, many of Jota's Liverpool team-mates past and present attended the funeral service in Gondomar, Portugal, on Saturday. Virgil van Dijk, Andy Robertson, Jordan Henderson, James Milner and Joe Gomez were among those who paid their respects, with Van Dijk and Robertson seen carrying floral tributes into the church. Liverpool manager Arne Slot and several Portuguese internationals, including Bruno Fernandes, Joao Moutinho and Ruben Neves, also attended, joining hundreds of mourners who lined the streets to honour Jota, who scored 65 goals in 182 appearances for Liverpool and won the Premier League title with the club last season. Jota was only 28 when he died. His brother was 25.
Daily Mirror
16 minutes ago
- Daily Mirror
Liverpool star Diogo Jota's huge net worth he leaves behind for wife and kids
The footballing world is gathering today to pay their respects to Liverpool legend Diogo Jota and his brother, André Silva, who sadly died on 3 July in a car accident Shocking news that Liverpool's star football player Diogo Jota lost his life in a tragic car accident earlier this week has left people heartbroken, especially as it came just days after Diogo married his childhood sweetheart, Rute Cardoso. His funeral is taking place today (Saturday, July 5), starting at 10am this morning in Gondomar, a half-hour drive inland from Porto. Priest Jose Manuel Macedo is overseeing the funeral at the Igreja Matriz de Gondomar catholic church, and Portugal's president Marcelo de Sousa has confirmed he will be among those in attendance. Diogo was a star on the football pitch and was a part of Liverpool's Premier League- winning team for the 2024-2025 season. The trophy was the fourth that Diogo had won with the club and came just two months before his death, HELLO! reports. Not only did the car crash leave his beloved Rute widowed, but it also left the football star's three young children without a father. During their relationship, the couple welcomed two sons, Denis and Duarte, and a daughter whose name hasn't been made public. The young girl was born in November 2024, months before her father's death. And while no amount of money will make up for his tragic death at such a young age, the star has left behind quite a fortune for his family. The striker was worth £13 million at the time of his death, according to Celebrity Net Worth. Diogo had a reported salary of £5 million and could earn an extra £1.4 million in bonuses depending on his performance on the pitch. Alongside this, the star was said to be earning an extra £1 million through brand sponsorship deals with major companies, including Nike and EA Sports, as well as £2 million through competitive gaming and associated investments. The footballing legend also had a £2 million luxury villa in the Portuguese capital of Lisbon and owned several luxury cars. Liverpool head coach Arne Slot offered his condolences following Diogo's heartbreaking death. He said: "Diogo was not just our player. He was a loved one to all of us. "I could say so much about what he brought to our team but the truth is everyone who watched Diogo play could see it. Hard work, desire, commitment, great quality, goals. The essence of what a Liverpool player should be." Meanwhile, Liverpool Football Club said they are "devastated" by the death of Jota. In a statement, the club said: "Liverpool Football Club are devastated by the tragic passing of Diogo Jota. "The club have been informed the 28-year-old has passed away following a road traffic accident in Spain along with his brother, Andre. "Liverpool FC will be making no further comment at this time and request the privacy of Diogo and Andre's family, friends, teammates and club staff is respected as they try to come to terms with an unimaginable loss. We will continue to provide them with our full support."
The Sun
23 minutes ago
- The Sun
Police called to Diogo Jota funeral over crowds of mourners taking photos of tragic star's grave
POLICE were called as crowds took pictures of Liverpool star Diogo Jota's grave after he was laid to rest alongside his brother Andre Silva. A joint- funeral for Jota, 28, and his brother André, 25, was held at the Igreja Matriz de Gondomar church after Thursday's tragic car crash. 3 3 3 Police were initially called to the cemetery due to crowds of mourners taking photos at the graveside. After clearing the cemetery, the crowds were said to have returned moments later, according to reporters on the ground. Family, friends and Liverpool teammates said goodbye to Jota and his brother André at their funeral in Portugal. Liverpool stars Virgil Van Dijk and Andy Robertson led mourners with two touching wreathes emblazoned with Diogo's number 20 and André's number 30. Portugal's head coach Roberto Martinez spoke after the ceremony and described how the days since their tragic deaths had been 'really, really sad' but the funeral today showed 'we are a very large, close family'. Martinez went on to say it was 'essential' for Portugal to show 'we are together,' adding the brothers' spirits will be 'with us forever'. He said: 'So thank you very much for your messages and for your support and everything that we receive [from] all over the world. 'Today we are all one football family.' Liverpool manager Arne Slot was there with his players - including Reds stars Joe Gomez, Darwin Nunez and Alexis Mac Allister. Former teammates Jordan Henderson and James Milner were also in attendance. Some of Jota's international teammates present at the ceremony were Manchester United captain Bruno Fernandes, Chelsea's Joao Felix and Manchester City 's Bernardo Silva. A huge crowd of mourners gathered outside the church and showed support for the brothers' friends, family, coaches and teammates as they walked in procession. The service was private but a live audio feed was played outside the church. Addressing Jota's children, who were not at the service, as well as their mother and grandparents, the Gondomar priest was heard saying in the broadcast: "There are no words, but there are feelings. "We also suffer a lot and we are with you emotionally." Jota, along with brother André, died when his hired acid green £210,000 Lamborghini supercar suffered a suspected tyre blowout and crashed in a fireball on the A52 highway in Zamora province, northern Spain. The brothers were en route to the Spanish port city of Santander to catch a ferry to the UK after the Portugal star was urged not to travel by plane following lung surgery. Tributes have flooded in Cristiano Ronaldo, former Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp and current Reds boss Arne Slot.
