Liverpool officials announced at 20:20 UK time that they will permanently retire the No. 20 jersey at all levels of the club to commemorate Diogo Jota ​​​. Official Announcement This is his proud and glorious number, leading us to win countless vict...
Liverpool officials announced at 20:20 UK time that they will permanently retire the No. 20 jersey at all levels of the club to commemorate Diogo Jota ​​​.
Official Announcement
This is his proud and glorious number, leading us to win countless victories - Diogo Jota will always be the No. 20 of Liverpool Football Club.
After discussing with his wife Root and his family, the club announced that it would retire the number at all levels, including Liverpool Women's Football and Academic College, in memory of Diogo.
This move is not only to commend the invaluable contributions the Portuguese player has made to the Reds’ achievements over the past five years, but also to his profound influence on his teammates, colleagues and fans, and to his eternal bond with these people.
Fenway Sports Group CEO Michael Edwards said: "As a club, we feel deeply the emotions of the fans - and we completely empathize. It is crucial to have Diogo's wife Rutt and her family participate in decision-making and make sure they are the first to know our intentions. "
"I believe this is the first time in the history of Liverpool Football Club that this is such an honor. So it can be said that this is a unique tribute to a unique and extraordinary person. "
"By retiring this number, we make it eternal - and therefore never forget it. "
"Diogo joined in 2020, and he won us the 20th championship, and every moment he wore the No. 20 jersey - carries glory, excellence and affection. "
"For Liverpool Football Club, he will always be our No. 20. "
The memorials of teammates, colleagues and fans over the past few days show that Jota is not only an outstanding football player, but also an outstanding person.
The shock and grief brought by his death will linger forever, and the club will always be with Rut, his three children, his parents and other relatives and friends, as well as Andre's family and friends, and send deep condolences.
Billy Hogan, John Henry, Tom Warner and Mike Gordon jointly said: "In the long and brilliant history of my club, this honor is unprecedented and demonstrates the extraordinary significance of Diogo to Liverpool Football Club. "
"His connection with No. 20 will immortalize his memory and contribution. "
"We extend our love to Rutt, the three lovely children and their families, and may they be mourning and repenting to the changes and miss Diogo and Andre. "
Diogo Jota. Our son of Portugal.
is always our 20th.
