Why I didn’t attend Diogo Jota’s burial despite being invited – Liverpool legend, Rush

Published on July 07, 2025 at 12:00 PM

Ian Rush, a Liverpool legend, has given reasons why he failed to attend late forward Diogo Jota’s burial despite being invited.

Last Thursday, Jota and his biological brother Andre passed away in a car accident in Spain.

They were laid to rest at the weekend in Gondomar, Portugal, following the tragic incident.

Several football stars, including players from Liverpool and Portugal national team attended the to pay tribute to Jota.

However, in a post on Instagram, Rush said: “Rest in peace, Diogo and Andre.

“I was invited and intended to attend Diogo’s funeral, but my brother Gerald had passed away last week. I was in the middle of helping with Gerald’s funeral when the news broke about Diogo.

“It’s been an incredibly difficult time, and I just was not able to make it.

“This heartbreaking accident claimed both Diogo and his brother, André Silva. We grieve deeply for them both.”;

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