- Liverpool Football Club will permanently retire the No. 20 shirt in memory of Diogo Jota, who tragically died in a car crash with his brother Andre Silva last week.
- This historic decision, made in consultation with Jota's family, marks the first time Liverpool has bestowed such an honour, retiring the number across all club levels including the women's team and academy.
- The club stated that the retirement of the shirt is a unique tribute to Jota's immense contribution on the pitch and the profound personal impact he had on teammates and supporters.
- Tributes for Jota and Silva are planned for Liverpool's opening pre-season fixture against Preston North End, including a minute's silence, a rendition of 'You'll Never Walk Alone', and black armbands.
- Jota, who scored 65 goals in 182 appearances for Liverpool over five years, died on 3 July after a suspected tyre blowout caused the car he was travelling in to burst into flames.
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