Diogo Jota's wake LIVE: Heartbroken mourners gather to pay respects in Portugal after Liverpool footballer died aged 28 in tragic car crash alongside his brother

So many current and former Liverpool players have posted to pay their respects to Jota, but Andy Roberton's emotional Instagram message cut especially deep when I read it this morning.

'The most British foreign player.'

'The bloke I loved and will miss like crazy.'

'So genuine. Just normal and real.'

Robertson's touching words encapsulate the hurt felt by Liverpool's dressing room and the rest of the world.

Jota will be remembered first as a loving husband, devoted father, genuine friend and humble person before being remembered as a footballer...

Chelsea are leaving it to Pedro Neto to decide whether he wants to play in their Club World Cup clash versus Palmeiras on Friday so soon after the passing of his close friend, Diogo Jota.

Neto missed training with his team-mates on Thursday morning in Miami after learning of the tragic news. He played with Jota at Wolves and for the Portugal national team.

Jorge Mendes, Diogo Jota's agent, broke down in tears as he accompanied the Liverpool star's family to a funeral home in Portugal.

The super agent, sporting dark sunglasses, emotionally told reporters upon his arrival:

Fans continue to make their way to Anfield to lay flowers, tokens, photos and personal messages in honour of Jota. And the thousands of tributes perfectly demonstrate the love and pain felt by Liverpool's community.

Whether a hand-drawn picture of Jota, a vibrant bouquet of red and white flowers, or a No 20 shirt in honour of his service to the club, fans are each paying tribute in their own special way.

The bodies of Diogo Jota and his brother Andre have now arrived at a church in Gondomar, Portugal ahead of tomorrow's funeral, greeted by many heartbroken fans who stood outside to pay their respects.

Dozens of tearful supporters had already gathered outside the church last night to wait for the hearses, who transported the two bodies after 11pm.

Hello everyone, hope you're all okay after what's been an immensely difficult and emotional time.

If you somehow missed yesterday's devastating news, Liverpool star Diogo Jota has died at the age of 28 alongside his brother in a road crash in Spain, just days after he got married to his wife Rute Cardoso.

With family, friends and fans all across the globe continuing to grieve his tragic passing today, we are here to bring you live updates and news as mourners gather to pay their respects at his wake in Portugal.