The world lost a star. But in a candlelit cathedral in Porto, as thousands gathered to say goodbye to Diogo Jota, two of Britain’s greatest voices gave the fallen footballer one final standing ovation — in the form of a song. Adele and Ed Sheeran, close friends and longtime admirers of the Liverpool striker, appeared hand-in-hand at the front of the chapel. What followed left mourners breathless. A duet of heartbreaking simplicity. A single guitar. A piano. And a child’s quiet sobs in the front row — Ed Sheeran’s daughter, who had adored Jota more than her own bedtime stories.
The service was private, attended by family, teammates, and close friends. The world had learned only days before of Jota’s tragic death in a sudden car crash, leaving behind his wife and three children. He...
