Diogo Jota tragedy: Heartbroken family visit chapel in Portugal | Liverpool to retire number 20 jersey and postpone pre-season training
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Liverpool has canceled the phased return of players for pre-season training following the tragic death of forward Diogo Jota and his brother, Andre Silva, in a car crash in Spain. The first group of players were expected at the AXA training complex for physical tests, but this has been postponed as the club mourns the loss. Mourners gathered in Portugal for a wake, and the brothers' funeral is scheduled for Saturday at Igreja Matriz de Gondomar at 10 am.
Liverpool have decided to cancel the phased return of players for pre-season training in light of the passing of forward Diogo Jota. This decision reflects the club's deep mourning as it comes in the wake of a tragic incident that resulted in the death of Jota and his brother, Andre Silva, in a car crash. While the initial plan was for players to return to the AXA training complex for physical tests, all activities have been postponed to allow the team to grieve and honor Jota's memory.
The tragic death of Diogo Jota at the age of 28 and his brother, Andre Silva, has shocked the football community. The fatal car crash that occurred in Spain has left many in mourning. Liverpool had planned for Arne Slot's squad to return to training on Friday, but the club opted to postpone these activities. In Portugal, hundreds gathered to honor the brothers at a wake on Friday morning, preceding their funeral mass scheduled for Saturday at Igreja Matriz de Gondomar.
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