"I will remember forever" Liverpool declares permanent retirement of the tragic accident victim Diogo Jota's jersey number

[Financial News] The prestigious Liverpool of the English Premier League (EPL) recently announced that they will permanently retire the jersey number 20 of the late Diogo Jota, who passed away in a sudden car accident, and officially declared that they will remember his short but intense presence forever.
The club's deep condolences to the fans saddened by the shocking news, and the highest honor for Jota's dedication.
Liverpool announced on their official website on the 12th (Korean time) that "the number 20, which embodies Jota's pride and excellence that led to many victories for Liverpool, will be remembered as '20' of Liverpool forever." The club added that after careful consultation with Jota's wife, Ruth Cardoso, and his family, they decided to retire the number 20 across all age groups, including the first team, women's team, and youth teams.

After transferring from Wolverhampton to Liverpool in 2020, Jota established himself as a key striker for the team with his quick feet and excellent scoring ability. He left a deep impression on fans by scoring 65 goals in 182 official matches wearing the Liverpool jersey. He contributed to winning the FA Cup and League Cup in 2022 and added another League Cup trophy in 2024, greatly contributing to the team's success. In particular, last season, he helped Liverpool achieve their 20th league title, forming an unforgettable bond with the team and fans.
However, in the early morning of the 3rd, Jota tragically passed away in a car accident while traveling with his brother Andre Jota in Zamora, Spain. The more tragic fact is that he met this fate just 10 days after his wedding with his wife. This news brought great shock and sadness to football fans worldwide.


Liverpool continues to mourn Jota by releasing a memorial video titled 'Our colleague from Portugal. Eternal Diogo Jota' on their website. On the 11th local time, Liverpool players and coaching staff visited the memorial space prepared outside their home stadium, Anfield, with Jota's family to express their deep condolences.
Liverpool will also hold a memorial event for Jota and his brother Andre during the preseason friendly match against Preston North End scheduled for the 13th. Just before kickoff, Liverpool's iconic anthem 'You'll Never Walk Alone' will resonate at Anfield, and the home team Preston will dedicate a wreath in tribute along with the visiting supporters. Both teams' players will observe a minute of silence before the match and wear black armbands during the game.




jsi@fnnews.com Jeon Sang-il Reporter