Diogo Jota funeral latest: Liverpool’s Van Dijk and Arne Slot among stars arriving to pay tribute to footballer

The coffins holding Diogo Jota and Andrew Silva have entered the church, where the funeral service is now underway.

As the funeral bells rang out, family and friends carried and followed the two coffins into the Capela da Ressurreicao in truly heart-rending scenes.

They were followed by distraught family members, including Diogo Jota’s wife Rute Cardoso, who he married just weeks ago. She was held closely by another woman as she followed behind her husband’s coffin, one hand rested on top.

The attendees are now inside the church, with some gathered outside as the crowd spills outside the church.

The service has begun and the sound is being broadcast outside the church.

Former teammates have been pictured carrying a coffin during the funeral service of Diogo Jota and his brother, Andre Silva.

It is unclear who is inside the coffin.

The priest who married Diogo Jota with his wife Rute Cardoso will play a role in the ceremony, Sky News is reporting.

This was a request of Rute, it added.

The pair married just weeks ago in the same church where the funeral is now being held.

A reminder that the funeral is due to begin at 10am local time (10am UK time).

Dozens of footballing stars, legends, coaches, and other figures, from agents to media figures, have all arrived in the small city of Gondomar to pay their respects.

They cut solemn figures, appearing emotional as they walk up to the Capela da Ressurreicao.

Media figures have been told they cannot church for the funeral, but the sound from inside will be broadcast to those outside.

Liverpool club captain Virgil van Dijk has been pictured among the Liverpool players and coaches to arrive at the funeral.

Van Dijk and left-back Andy Robertson werecarrying football shirt-shaped wreaths with Jota’s Number 20 on the back.

Manager Arne Slot has also arrived at the funeral, walking alongside centre-back Joe Gomez.

Some more Liverpool stars have been seen. Stay with us as we bring the latest pictures to you.

The Liverpool chant for Diogo Jota was a clear fan favourite.

It quickly became one of the most popular chants after taking off in the away end in the Emirates in 2022 after Jota had scored two goals against Arsenal, while he was on scintillating form for his club.

And there is no doubt that it will be belted full volume from the Kop end throughout next season as Liverpool fans pay tribute to their former star.

To the tune of Bad Moon Rising by Creedence Clearwater Revival, Liverpool fans sung:

“Oh, he wears the No 20 / He will take us to victory / And when he’s running down the left wing / He’ll cut inside and score for LFC / He’s a lad from Portugal / Better than Figo don’t you know / Oh, his name is Diogo!”

We’re getting more pictures of Diogo Jota’s teammates and coaches arriving at the funeral, including Manchester City and Portugal star Ruben Dias.

Roberto Martinez, the current coach of the national team, has also arrived, as has Jota’s Portugal teammate Nelson Semedo, and Portuguese football legend Ricardo Carvalho.