He Liverpool He has paid attention to his hobby and has decided to make eternal Diogo Whom. After his death in a traffic accident, from Anfield a mass request was made so that his number was withdrawn as a tribute to his figure. An initiative they have heard and accepted so that the Portuguese is forever in the history of the club.
During his five seasons wearing his shirt wore number 20, and no one will look again: “as a club, We were all very aware of the feeling of our fans, and we felt exactly the same. For us it was vital to involve Diogo's wife, Rute, and his family in the decision and ensure that they were the first to know our intention, ”confessed Michael Edwards, executive director of FSG.
It will be the first time in the history of Liverpool, but for the club it is something that transcends beyond football: «Es a unique tribute to an exceptionally wonderful person. When removing this number from the team, we make it eternal and, therefore, we will never forget it. He will be our number 20”He added.
Liverpool turns with the family of Diogo Jota
From the first moment, in Liverpool they have helped Jota's family. Since giving him the money that the footballer was left by contract, paying the education of his three children and lifting a commemorative monument in the surroundings of the stadium, more taxes are expected to his figure.
Specifically, it is expected that this Sunday, in the first pre -season friendlies in front of the Brestonthe Hymn of the LFC will be interpreted You’ll Never Walk Alonein addition to saving a Minute of silence and project a Digital tribute on the stadium screens. Both teams will carry Black bracelets And expect a very emotional moment in what will be a new dedication that will excite the world of football.
Liverpool FC will retire the number 20 jersey across all levels of the club in honour and memory of Diogo Jota.
— Liverpool FC (@LFC) July 11, 2025
