Diogo Jota Dies: Liverpool FC to Retire Jersey Number 20 Across All Levels in Honour of Late Portuguese Forward Killed in Tragic Car Accident
Liverpool have announced that they will retire the no. 20 jerseys, across all levels of the club, "in honour and memory of Diogo Jota". Star forward Diogo Jota died at the young age of 28 years, on July 3, 2025.
English Premier League giants Liverpool FC have officially announced that the club will retire with jersey number 20, which their late star forward Diogo Jota used to wear. Liverpool have announced that they will retire the no. 20 jerseys, across all levels of the club, "in honour and memory of Diogo Jota". Star Portuguese forward Diogo Jota died at the young age of 28 years, on July 3, 2025, after suffering in a tragic car crash. His brother Andre Silva also passed away in the car crash. Liverpool Legend Steven Gerrard Pays Respect to Diogo Jota and Andre Silva.
Liverpool FC to Retire Jersey Number 20 in Honour of Diogo Jota
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
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