Liverpool to go in honor of Jota Diogo after the tragic death of Liverpool star-news.press/wp

Liverpool confirmed that the Jota Jota has retired as a tribute to Portuguese forward, who lost his life tragically next to his brother, Andre Silva.

With the wife of Jota, after discussions with Rute Cardoso and his family, the club decided to ensure that the decision will be the Number 20 of Liverpool forever. “

In an official expression, the club has announced that “in honor of Diogen and memory in memory”, which includes every level of women and academy.

They continued: “Movements in the last five years, in addition to not being a unusual contribution to our boys in Portugal, our teammates, colleagues, and collaborators and permanent connections.”

Jota Liverpool entered 2020 from the wolves and 182 appearances, he entered 65 goals. At the time of Anfield, he raised the FA Cup and League Cup in 2022, won the league cup again in 2024 and helped ensure the Premier League degree in the last season.

The General Manager of Fenway Sports Group, Michael Edwards said: “As a club, we all knew the feeling of our supporters – and we felt the same way.

Liverpool FC will withdraw 20 elasticated numbers at all the club level in honor of the Jota and in memory.

– Liverpool FC (@lfc) 2025 July 11

“It has been important for us to make sure the wife of saying, rutua and his family decision and to ensure that our intention was first known.

“I think it’s the first time in Liverpool’s history, a honor of like that. Therefore, we can say that it is the only tribute to a wonderful person.

“With retiring this group number, we are becoming eternal – so it should never be forgotten.”

Fatal accident happened on July 3 when he was driving Lamborghini when he suffered a tire blow, he looked at the car from the road.

He returned to Merseyside for previous training training. Because of the latest small surgery, doctors advised that they did not fly, asking for travel through cars and ferry.

The funeral service was in the home of Diogo and Andre.