Liverpool announce plans to build sculpture at Anfield in memory of Diogo Jota, club will pay respects with minute's silence
Updated 26/07/2025 at 21:19 GMT+1
Liverpool have announced plans to build a sculpture at Anfield in memory of Diogo Jota. Jota spent five years at the club before passing away in a car accident alongside his brother on July 3 while heading back to Liverpool from Spain. The club have also revealed they will wear a 'Forever 20' emblem on their shirts and playing jackets throughout the season.
Diogo Jota of Liverpool celebrating after scoring the second goal during the Carabao Cup Third Round match between Liverpool and West Ham United.
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Liverpool have announced they will build a sculpture at Anfield in memory of Diogo Jota, as well as marking both their shirts and playing jackets with a ‘Forever 20' emblem.
There will also be a minute’s silence and a fan mosaic ahead of the opening game of the Premier League season at home to Bournemouth on August 15.
Tributes have been placed outside Anfield since Jota and his brother Andre Silva died in a car crash on July 3.
Those have now been moved, with tributes being stored and flowers composted to be used across the clubs training facilities and Anfield.
All remaining artefacts will be recycled and used to create a permanent memorial sculpture, which will become a place for remembrance at Liverpool’s stadium.
It was previously announced by the club that their No. 20 jersey has been retired, including in the academy and women’s teams - and the LFC Foundation are looking to create a grassroots football programme in the name of Jota.
A floral tribute was laid ahead of Liverpool’s 4-2 loss to AC Milan in Hong Kong and there will be similar tributes in their remaining friendlies against Yokohama in Tokyo and Athletic Club at Anfield.
Jota spent five seasons at Liverpool, after making the switch from Wolverhampton Wanderers in 2020.
Whilst at Anfield he was a key part of the squad who won the Premier League last season, as well as the FA Cup in 2022 and two League Cups.
He played 182 games for Liverpool in all competitions, scoring 65 goals.
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