Ruben Neves Attends Funeral of Diogo Jota and Brother André in Portugal
As Neves stood among mourners, his swift journey from the USA to Portugal symbolized the strength of the football community’s unity in grief.
Ruben Neves Attends Funeral of Diogo Jota and Brother André in Portugal
In a poignant display of loyalty and friendship, Al-Hilal midfielder Ruben Neves arrived in Portugal to attend the funeral of his close friend and former teammate Diogo Jota, along with Jota’s younger brother André Silva, at the Igreja Matriz de Gondomar. The Liverpool star and his brother tragically lost their lives in a car accident in northwestern Spain on Thursday, July 3, 2025. Less than 12 hours prior, Neves was competing in the FIFA Club World Cup quarter-final against Fluminense in Orlando, Florida, before making a swift journey across the Atlantic to be present for the somber occasion. Neves, who shared a deep bond with Jota forged during their time together at Wolverhampton Wanderers and the Portuguese national team, was visibly emotional during a minute’s silence held in Jota’s honor before the Club World Cup match. Alongside teammate João Cancelo, Neves struggled to contain his grief as images of Jota and André appeared on the stadium screen, a moment that resonated deeply …
