Diogo Jota’s funeral draws family, friends to hometown chapel
Family and friends consoled each other before soccer player Diogo Jota’s funeral outside the Chapel of the Resurrection in Gondomar, Portugal.
Liverpool announced that the team will wear a special “Forever 20” emblem on their jerseys for the 2025-26 season in tribute to the late Diogo Jota, symbolizing his lasting impact on the club. Additionally, the club will construct a permanent sculpture at Anfield in his honor.
The former Liverpool and Portugal forward died in a car crash along with his brother, André Silva, on July 3 near Zamora, Spain. According to the Spanish Civil Guard, their vehicle went off the road on a remote stretch of highway and was engulfed in flames by the time authorities arrived at the scene. Authorities believe that the driver lost control of the car after a tire blew out.
Jota made 182 appearances for Liverpool since joining from Wolverhampton Wanderers in 2020. During his five years with the club, he has been part of a FA Cup victory, two Carabao Cup wins, and he helped secure this past season’s Premier League title.
Liverpool, in a move that underscores the depth of Jota’s impact, will retire the No. 20 shirt throughout all levels of the club to honor his name.
