Liverpool Football Club has opened both physical and digital books of condolence following the tragic deaths of Portuguese forward Diogo Jota and his brother André Silva in a road accident in northwestern Spain. In tribute to Jota, Liverpool announced the retirement of the number 20 jersey, making it the first shirt number ever retired by the club. This decision was made in consultation with Jota's family, ensuring that no player, including those in the youth or women's teams, will wear the number again. The club has also planned several commemorative initiatives, including the creation of a permanent sculpture at Anfield and the addition of a special patch on the team's jerseys for the season. Proceeds from official jersey flocages bearing Jota's name will be donated to the Liverpool Foundation. The Liverpool squad and staff have paid their respects, and notable figures such as Manchester United players Bruno Fernandes, Diogo Dalot, and manager Rúben Amorim visited Anfield to lay flowers at the memorial. Liverpool fans and former player Kenny Dalglish have also paid tribute during the club's preseason tour in Hong Kong, where supporters displayed a tifo in Jota's honor before a friendly match against AC Milan. The match ended in a 4-2 victory for AC Milan, with Milan players acknowledging Jota's memory on the pitch. Liverpool's tribute extends beyond the club, reflecting the high regard in which Jota was held across the football community.
Liverpool fans, Dalglish pay tribute to Jota in Hong Kong https://t.co/HQjKeBLVLx https://t.co/HQjKeBLVLx
El Liverpool construirá en Anfield un monumento en memoria de Diogo Jota https://t.co/3jrsbO81dg
⚽Wirtz se estrena con una derrota en el emotivo homenaje a Diogo Jota 🇭🇰 El fichaje récord del Liverpool fue titular en el duelo ante el Milan en Hong Kong https://t.co/5UMwMXvO4U