Gondomar council pays tribute to Diogo Jota and André Silva | OneFootball

Gondomar Sport Clube marked the beginning of the careers of brothers Diogo Jota and André Silva, who were victims of a road accident in July 2025. Diogo Jota later gained international prominence, playing for FC Porto and the English clubs Wolverhampton and Liverpool, as well as representing the national team. André Silva also reached professional football, having played for FC Penafiel.

The ceremony honoring 12 figures from the municipality is scheduled for 11:00, in the Sala D’Ouro at the Gondomar Multiusos venue, in the Porto district, according to a statement released today by the local authority.

Also among those awarded the Medal of Merit – Gold Grade are Manuela Aguiar, former Secretary of State for Portuguese Communities, Fernando Sá, coach of FC Porto’s basketball team, Carlos Carvalho, president of the Refereeing Council of the Porto Football Association, and composer Fernando Lapa.

Canoeists Gustavo Gonçalves and André Moreira, and rowers João Santos and Inês Oliveira, will receive the Municipal Medal of Merit – Silver Grade. The same distinction will also be awarded to saxophonist Nuno Ramos and Filipa Sousa Luz, president of the National Association of Gerontologists.

Created in 1989, the municipal medals publicly recognize distinguished individuals and organizations whose achievements help promote Gondomar and strengthen its prestige.

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