Newspaper headlines: 'You'll never walk alone' and 'swept away'

The funeral of footballers Diogo Jota and André Silva is featured prominently on the front pages of Sunday’s newspapers. The Sunday Telegraph leads with a striking image of Virgil van Dijk and Andrew Robertson, Liverpool teammates of Jota, leading mourners in Portugal. The tragic car crash that claimed the lives of Jota, 28, and Silva, 25, has left the football community in mourning. The Conservatives have taken the opportunity to push for a policy change regarding sickness benefits for foreigners, calling on the Labour government to restrict these benefits to UK citizens only.

The Sunday Mirror pays tribute to the Liverpool FC anthem “You’ll never walk alone” in reference to the funeral of Jota, which saw Liverpool players and hundreds of supporters gather at a church in Gondomar. Additionally, the Sunday Mirror highlights the joyful news of Spice Girls member Melanie Brown, also known as Mel B, tying the knot with hairstylist Rory McPhee over the weekend. Meanwhile, the Sun on Sunday features a touching tribute from Portugal’s manager Roberto Martinez, stating that the spirit of Jota and Silva will be cherished forever.

The Sunday People bids farewell to the “quiet hero” in its front-page headline, with van Dijk and Robertson once again taking center stage at the funeral. Mel B’s wedding joy is also celebrated in the Sunday People, as the singer exchanged vows with McPhee at St Paul’s Cathedral. The Daily Star’s front page honors the memory of Anfield Ace with van Dijk and Robertson in attendance at the funeral, accompanied by a headline referencing a classic Led Zeppelin song. Lastly, the Sunday Times reports on the tragic flash flooding in Texas, highlighting the loss of young lives and the ongoing search for survivors.

The Mail on Sunday raises attention to new laws proposed by deputy prime minister Angela Rayner, which could lead to the establishment of “banter police” in workplaces. These diversity officers would be tasked with monitoring conversations and ensuring the protection of staff from inappropriate content. On a different note, the Observer delves into the story behind the Salt Path, exploring the origins of Raynor Winn’s bestselling memoir and its transformation into a film based on themes of lies, deceit, and desperation

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