RIP Diogo Jota

[Steveo]

That is so sad.
At least he had a fantastic year on many levels.
Seems like a quick turnaround for the funeral. Maybe his family would like to try and keep it small and not a media circus.
Would we expect protocol for any of our squad to go there. maybe Arne and Virgil?

Yep.. However on the Iberian peninsula its a funeral within 48 hours. Italy within a few days. Most of Southern Europe - especially the Catholic regions - they just don’t wait…

Still in shock… myself

[Joetan991]

R.I.P Jota

[Crimson Dynasty]

That is so sad.
At least he had a fantastic year on many levels.
Seems like a quick turnaround for the funeral. Maybe his family would like to try and keep it small and not a media circus.
Would we expect protocol for any of our squad to go there. maybe Arne and Virgil?

Apparently, all the lads will be there.
Darwin was already there yesterday for the wake.
They had been heading back to England from their holidays anyway for preseason training that was supposed to start on Monday, but the start of which has now been postponed out of respect to Diogo.

I also read that some of the FSG heirarchy ( Edwards, Hughes, Julian Ward(? I didn't realize he was back with FSG/LFC))are also in Portugal as well - which I suppose means they'll be at the funeral as well.

Former ex-Liverpool player teammates like Fabby and Thiago are also in Portugal and I imagine they'll be at the funeral too. And though he's not been reported to be there (yet), I wouldn't be surprised to hear Bobby joining them as well, as the other portuguese/Brasiliano-speaking ex-teammate who played with him.

[trueandred]

Yep.. However, on the Iberian peninsula its a funeral within 48 hours. Italy within a few days. Most of Southern Europe - especially the Catholic regions - they just don’t wait…

Still in shock… myself

Here in Ireland, it's a couple of days.

[Steveo]

Yep - it can be weeks here in England.

[justincredible]

Yep - it can be weeks here in England.

I always thought it bloody ridiculous how long it takes for a funeral in England. Like you could actually forget the dead person's name by the time the service comes around...

[Jenson78]

Am I the only one who feels surprised and little disappointed with the people who didn’t make it to the funeral. Certain faces I would have thought 100% would have attended. I get it some have really good reasons, but for me if you really do care for someone. You would do whatever possible to make it happen. Am I being harsh?.

[justincredible]

Yes, everyone has their reasons Especially if they are on the other side of the world. Or simply can't handle the situation...
We shouldn't judge...

[justincredible]

Announcement.!!!

I have some very bad news for all opposing teams this coming season. Liverpool FC are going into cheat mode.
You'll be playing against 12 men at kickoff every game... YNWA

[justincredible]

They were singing the Diogo Jota song at the Shelbourne 3 v 1 Cork City at Tolka park, Dublin today. YNWA