Diogo Jota Funeral: Details About Time & Location Emerge A Day After Horrific Car Crash

Details of Diogo Jota’s funeral have been released following the devastating car crash that claimed the lives of the former Liverpool star and his brother, Andre, on Thursday, July 3rd. The fatal crash occurred on Thursday morning while Diogo and his brother were on a road trip from Portugal to Santander, Spain, where they were due to catch a ferry to Britain. Reports suggest the journey was planned by medical advice, as Diogo had recently undergone lung surgery and was advised against flying.

When & Where is Diogo Jota's funeral?

According to Dailymail the wake will start at 3pm (local time) on Friday at the nearby Sao Cosme Chapel, as confirmed by local priest Jose Manuel Macedo. It will be followed by the funeral mass at 10 am (local time) on Saturday, in the Igreja Matriz de Gondomar a Catholic church located in Jota’s hometown of Porto, Portugal.

Speaking to CNN Portugal, Father Macedo shared that the brothers’ bodies will be brought to the chapel on Friday ahead of Saturday’s funeral. “We’re available to celebrate their lives with everyone and to share the pain and the Christian hope,” he said.

Why is Jota's funeral happening so early?

According to the Sportsbible report, In Portugal, it is common for a funeral to take place as soon as 48 hours after a death - with a wake part of the traditions which include wearing black for mourning and a full Catholic service. It is not known how public or private the funeral be, and whether Jota's teammates will be in attendance to say their goodbyes.

What does initial reports of Diogo Jota's death say?

The accident happened on a remote stretch of the A-52 highway in the province of Zamora, an important route for travellers heading from northern Portugal to Spain’s ferry ports. Initial investigations by local authorities suggest the possibility of a blown tyre during an overtaking manoeuvre as a potential cause.

Diogo Jota, 28, had recently celebrated a milestone in his personal life. He married his long-time partner Rute Cardoso on June 22, just two weeks before the accident.