- - Liverpool to build memorial sculpture at Anfield to honor Diogo Jota

Elizabeth Flores, USA TODAY July 26, 2025 at 9:23 PM

Liverpool announced that the team will wear a special "Forever 20" emblem on their jerseys for the 2025-26 season in tribute to the late Diogo Jota, symbolizing his lasting impact on the club. Additionally, the club will construct a permanent sculpture at Anfield in his honor.

The former Liverpool and Portugal forward died in a car crash along with his brother, André Silva, on July 3 near Zamora, Spain. According to the Spanish Civil Guard, their vehicle went off the road on a remote stretch of highway and was engulfed in flames by the time authorities arrived at the scene. Authorities believe that the driver lost control of the car after a tire blew out.

Jota made 182 appearances for Liverpool since joining from Wolverhampton Wanderers in 2020. During his five years with the club, he has been part of a FA Cup victory, two Carabao Cup wins, and he helped secure this past season's Premier League title.

Liverpool, in a move that underscores the depth of Jota's impact, will retire the No. 20 shirt throughout all levels of the club to honor his name.

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