Diogo Jota latest: Mourners gather for footballer’s public wake in Portugal

Sense of disbelief among people coming to Anfieldpublished at 19:29 British Summer Time

Daniel Austin
Reporting from Liverpool

Tributes from several clubs across several countries laid in Anfield

Meanwhile in Liverpool, the famous Paisley Gates in front of the Kop are adorned with homemade banners bearing Diogo Jota’s name.

The Portuguese forward’s tenacity, determination and knack for scoring at crucial moments made him one of the most popular players here.

There is a still a sense of disbelief among those who are coming to Anfield to pay their respects today.

Those paying tribute to Diogo Jota this evening include those from the Liverpool area and many from further afield.

Items laid in tribute to the forward include the badges of teams like Tranmere Rovers, Manchester City, Newcastle United, Atletico Madrid, Real Madrid, German side Borussia Monchengladbach, and Portuguese club Boavista.

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