Liverpool Permanently Retires Diogo Jota No 20 Shirt After Tragic Death

Liverpool Football Club has made the unprecedented decision to permanently retire the No. 20 shirt in honor of Portuguese forward Diogo Jota, who tragically died in a car accident alongside his brother Andre Silva. This tribute extends across all levels of the club, including the men’s senior team, women’s side, and academy teams, marking the first time Liverpool has retired a squad number. The club consulted with Jota’s widow, Rute Cardoso, and his family before finalizing the decision, underscoring the deep affection and respect held for him beyond his on-field contributions. Liverpool's squad paid their respects by visiting Anfield's floral memorial and will wear black armbands, while a minute’s silence and other tributes will be observed ahead of their upcoming match. Jota’s former club, Wolverhampton Wanderers, also honored him with a memorial outside Molineux stadium, highlighting the widespread mourning across the football community. Indian pacer Mohammed Siraj, a passionate fan of Portugal and Cristiano Ronaldo, also paid tribute to Jota during an England Test by signaling his jersey number after taking a wicket, reflecting Jota’s impact beyond football.