Liverpool officially retires Diogo Jota's No. 20 jersey
2025-07-12 01:05
Liverpool Football Club officially announced that in order to commemorate Diogo Jota's extraordinary contribution and far-reaching influence, the team will permanently retire the No. 20 jersey, covering all levels of the team, including Liverpool Women's Football Team and Youth Training Academy.
This is the first time in Liverpool's history that a player's number has been retired, symbolizing Jota's unique position in the team's heart. Since joining in 2020, Jota has won the respect of fans and the trust of his teammates with his bravery, humility and stepping up at critical moments.
Jota not only helped the team win, but also wrote his own legend with the No. 20 jersey. Club CEO Michael Edwards said: "Jota has brought countless honors to Liverpool by wearing the No. 20 jersey."
"His passing brings indescribable sadness and we hope that in this way his name and shirt number will be forever engraved in Liverpool history."
This decision was made by Liverpool after full communication with Jota's wife and family. It reflects Liverpool's respect for Jota's family and the deep affection of the entire Liverpool family for him.
After the unfortunate death of Nota and his brother, fans, teammates and coaches mourned the "child from Portugal" in various ways. The retirement of the jersey is the most affectionate tribute to him. This jersey will no longer belong to anyone but Jota.
Diogo Jota, Liverpool's eternal No. 20. The retirement of his jersey is an end, a commemoration, a farewell, and eternity.
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