US EditionLiverpool FC Squad Emotional as They Unite to Pay Tribute to Diogo Jota and Andre Silva - Liverpool Echo
MERSEYSIDE, ENGLAND, JUL 12 – Liverpool permanently retires Jota's No. 20 shirt across all teams after his death in a car crash, honoring his 65 goals and major trophy wins since 2020.
- On July 3, 2025, Liverpool forward Diogo Jota and his brother Andre Silva died in a car accident in Zamora, Spain; the club announced the permanent retirement of his No.20 jersey across all teams as a tribute.
- Following the fatal accident, Spanish police attributed the crash to a high-speed tyre blowout; the club then consulted Jota’s wife and family before retiring his number 20.
- At Sunday’s friendly against Preston North End, Liverpool players will observe a minute’s silence, wear black armbands, and pay tribute with a rendition of 'You’ll Never Walk Alone,' called a 'unique tribute' by club CEO Michael Edwards.
- Following the tragedy, floral memorials and global vigils emerged, with Liverpool confirming the jersey retirement unites the community and honors Jota's lasting legacy.
- More broadly, Liverpool FC's decision to retire its first-ever jersey number across all levels sets a historic precedent in football memorials, honoring Jota's profound impact.
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Liverpool retires Diogo Jota’s jersey number to ensure he’s never forgotten
Liverpool has retired the No. 20 shirt worn by Diogo Jota following his death in a car crash last week. The 28-year-old Jota died along with his brother Andre Silva, also a football player, near the northwestern city of Zamora, Spain.
Soccer-Liverpool permanently retire Jota's number 20
(Reuters) -Liverpool are to permanently retire the number 20 worn by Portuguese international Diogo Jota, after his death in a car crash in Spain last week, the Premier League champions announced on Friday. Read full story
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