Diogo Jota latest: Fans in Porto and Liverpool lay flowers and football shirts for Jota ahead of wake

'One of my closest friends in football; it's going to hurt for a long time' - Kelleher

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Former Liverpool goalkeeper Caoimhín Kelleher shared a strong bond with Diogo Jota and the Irish international describes him as "one of my closest friends in football" and expresses his devastation at the news.

In his tribute Kelleher writes: "We bonded over all things, sports, watching any football match we could find - often your brother Andre’s game on your iPad.

"I was surprised a lad from Portugal loved sports such as darts, snooker and horse racing so much and some of my best memories were having a laugh watching them with you.

"You were such a fun genuine, normal down to earth and loving family man and always very competitive I’m gonna miss our pre-match programme quiz.

"I feel so blessed and grateful to have seen you on your happiest day, the day of your wedding and to be able to share in that day with you was special. I’ll never forget it.

"You were deeply loved by everyone at the club, the city and all over the world.

"It’s gonna hurt for a long time and I’m gonna miss you so much but I feel so lucky to have got know you and have such a good friend."

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