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In a deeply poignant gesture, Liverpool FC have confirmed plans to build a permanent memorial sculpture at Anfield, honoring Diogo Jota and his brother André Silva, who tragically died in a car crash on July 3.
🔹 A LIVING TRIBUTE SHAPED BY FANS’ LOVE
Since their passing, thousands of tributes—from flowers and scarves to shirts and heartfelt messages—were placed outside Anfield. These tributes have now been carefully collected, composted or recycled, and will serve as the materials to create the memorial sculpture. Floral tributes will also be spread across flower beds at club facilities including Anfield and the training centers.
🟩 EVERGREEN LEGACY: WHAT THE CLUB WILL DO
💠 No. 20 shirt has been permanently retired across all Liverpool squads, with Jota becoming the first player in club history to receive this honor.
🏟️ A temporary reflection area will remain available at Anfield for fans to pay respects.
⚽ Throughout the 2025‑26 season, players will wear a “Forever 20” emblem on their shirts and stadium jackets.
🖼️ Ahead of the season opener on August 15 vs Bournemouth, the club will unveil a fan mosaic, observe a minute’s silence, and hold a pre-match tribute ceremony.
🧠 WHY IT MATTERS
This memorial isn’t just bronze or stone—it will be forged from the devotion of supporters worldwide. By using recycled artefacts, the sculpture becomes an enduring symbol of how deeply Diogo Jota touched hearts both on and off the pitch.
Club officials confirmed all decisions were made in close consultation with Jota’s family, emphasizing respect and collective remembrance as central to the process.
✨ CALL IT FAN-SCULPTED LEGACY
Liverpool have done more than honor a player—they’ve captured the spirit of community grief turning into lasting tribute. Jota’s legacy will stand forever at Anfield, built with what fans shared, for fans and the club to remember.
📅 JOURNEY AHEAD — WHAT’S NEXT
| Date/Phase | Event |
|---|---|
| Now | Collection & preservation of visual tributes |
| 2025‑26 Season | “Forever 20” emblem worn on kits |
| August 15, 2025 | Matchday tribute mosaic & minute’s silence vs Bournemouth |
| TBA (later summer) | Official unveiling of the memorial sculpture |
💬 Magpies fans – How do you feel about this elegant, fan-forged tribute?
