Liverpool retire number 20 shirt in tribute to Diogo Jota | OneFootball

Liverpool have announced that the number 20 shirt will be retired permanently as a tribute to Diogo Jota.

It marks the first time in the club’s 133-year history that a squad number has been retired. The decision applies across all levels of the club - from the men’s and women’s teams to the academy sides.

Jota, who represented both Liverpool and Portugal, sadly died at the age of 28 in a car crash in Spain, alongside his brother, André Silva.

The club made the decision after speaking with Jota’s wife, Rute, and his family, and confirmed that no player will wear the number 20 again.

In a statement, Liverpool said:  "It was the number he wore with pride and distinction, leading us to countless victories in the process - and Diogo Jota will forever be Liverpool Football Club’s number 20.

"After consultation with his wife, Rute, and family, the club can announce the squad number will be retired in honour and memory of Diogo across all levels, including LFC Women and Academy."

Tributes to both Jota and André Silva are also set to take place on Sunday, before and during the team’s first match since the tragedy.