Crowds in Gondomar, Diogo's hometown have paid their respects to the Liverpool forward and his brother Andre Silva, who died in a car crash on Thursday.

The president of Portugal, stars from the national team and fans from across the country gathered in the town on the outskirts of Porto, where the pair grew up.

Their parents, grandfather and other family members held a private vigil at a chapel in the town before it was opened to the public for a wake. 

Their funeral will be held on Saturday.

Jota and his brother Andre -who play in Portugal's second division - were killed after the Lamborghini they were travelling in crashed in Zamora, Spain.

Fans carrying Portugal flags, flowers and other memorabilia were seen weeping as they queued to pay their respects.

Those in attendance included President Marcelo Rebelo de Sousa, Prime Minister Luis Montenegro, national team stars Joao Moutinho, Diogo Dalot and Ricardo Horta, and Jota's agent Jorge Mendes.

Outside Liverpool club, shirts and scarves were laid inside a ring of candles.

The 28-year-old had been travelling back to Liverpool for pre-season training, traveling by car and ferry because he had undergone minor surgery and had been advised against flying.

Liverpool has described his death as a "tragedy that transcends" the club.

The club has also postponed resumption for the team which was scheduled for Friday, July 6.