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Friends, family and teammates pay final respects to Diogo Jota

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Friends, family members, teammates and coaches of the late Portuguese football player Diogo Jota gathered in his hometown of Gondomar on Saturday to pay their final respects. Jota, who played for English side Liverpool, died in a car crash in Spain.

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  • Friends, family, and teammates gathered in Gondomar to honour Diogo Jota.
  • Jota and his brother died in a car crash in Zamora, Spain. 12s
  • Several national teammates and coach Roberto Martinez attended the ceremony. 26s
  • Cristiano Ronaldo did not attend but posted a tribute online. 47s
  • Jota had married Ruta Cardoza 11 days before his death; they had three children. 1m 5s
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