In a symbolic and highly moving movement, the Liverpool decided to withdraw the jersey wearing the Diogo Zota during his presence in the team. This decision was made as a minimum tribute to a footballer who was particularly loved by the fans of the team.
The climate in Liverpool in the last days after the news of Diogo Zota’s death is particularly heavy. Teammates, technical staff and fans are trying to manage the shock and sadness of the Portuguese loss, who was killed in a car accident at 28 in a tragic news. The withdrawal of the Portuguese jersey is an indication of respect for the club for the unknown footballer, who was preparing to be integrated into the preparation of the team, but his fate played a very bad game.
Zota competed in Liverpool from 2020 to 2025, making a significant contribution to the Reds who won 1 English Championship, 1 Kypello and 2 League Cup.
Forever our number 20… pic.twitter.com/SKrbd8CMgE
— Liverpool FC (@LFC) July 11, 2025
“It was the number he wore with pride and honor, leading us to countless wins. And Diogo Zota will forever be Liverpool’s No. 20, “the” red “statement said.
“After consulting with his wife, Route, and his family, the Association may announce that this number will retire in honor of Diogo’s memory at all levels of the club, including the female group and the academy,” he adds.
It is recalled that the 28 -year -old was in the car with his younger brother, Andre, who was 25 years old and competed in the 2nd Division of Portugal. The car accident took place on July 3, with the two men on a highway in the province of Samora, in northwestern Spain.
According to the first data of the survey released this week by the Guardia Civil, the causes of the accident are probably attributed to excessive speed.
Liverpool FC will retire the number 20 jersey across all levels of the club in honour and memory of Diogo Jota.
— Liverpool FC (@LFC) July 11, 2025
Liverpool will give its first after the tragedy on Sunday (13/7), a friendly preparation at the Preston headquarters (2nd Class of England), on the sidelines of which many honorary events have been planned in memory of Diogo Zota, who had joined the 2020.