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 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 …
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. Read More