Diogo Jota's family and Liverpool players attending funeral
We will be resuming our updates tomorrow, when the funeral for Diogo Jota and his brother Andre Silva takes place.
Here's a recap of what's happened today...
Family mourns alongside fans at wake
Jota and Silva's wake took place at a church in their hometown of Gondomar this afternoon.
The wake was initially private and attended by the brothers' families, including Jota's wife Rute Cardoso, who he married less than two weeks before his death.
Staff from Liverpool FC, and former teammates of both Jota and Silva, were also seen arriving.
The doors of the chapel were later opened to members of the public, who queued around the square to say their final goodbyes.
Funeral details announced
The brothers' funeral is scheduled for 9am tomorrow, Gondomar's mayor's office said.
Some Liverpool players and staff are expected to attend.
More tributes pour in
Liverpool forward Mo Salah and ex-Chelsea boss Jose Mourinho were among those who today shared moving tributes to Jota and Silva.
At Anfield, former Liverpool captain Jordan Henderson was seen wiping away tears as he placed a floral tribute outside the stadium.
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