Diogo Jota funeral: Family and football stars gather for Liverpool forward's funeral

Liverpool FC players and officials arrive carrying wreaths

Sofia Ferreira Santos

Reporting from Porto

A large contingent of Liverpool players and staff has just arrived at the Igreja de Matriz, some holding up a red wreath, featuring the number 20 - Diogo Jota’s shirt.

Manager Arne Slot is among the group, which is led by captain Virgil Van Dijk and Andy Robertson.

Van Dijk carries a wreath with Jota's 20 squad number, while Robertson is carrying 30 - Andre Silva's number.

The players receive loud applause from the fans as they walk towards the church - one woman in the crowd shouts: "Força!" - strength.

Image source, PA Media

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