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The football world remains in shock following the news that Diogo Jota and his brother, Andre Silva, were killed in a car accident in Spain. His club, Liverpool, has taken the extraordinary step of retiring his jersey number.
Diogo Jota and his brother Andre Silva were tragically killed in a Lamborghini that left the road and caught fire.
The news came as a devastating loss to Liverpool fans and the football world, who are still shocked at the player's death.
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18:12 - 03.07.2025
'If I could turn back time, I wouldn’t have sold him to Liverpool' - Wolves owner Jeff Shi on Diogo Jota
Wolves owner Jeff Shi has issued a statement a few days before the unexpected news of the death of Diogo Jota.
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17:53 - 03.07.2025
'A moment I'm struggling with' - Jurgen Klopp heartbroken by Diogo Jota's death
Former Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp, 58, posted a heartbreaking message on social media just hours after news broke of the tragic deaths of Diogo Jota and his brother, Andre Silva.
Liverpool take major step for Jota
The club has announced that no player will ever again wear Jota's number 20 jersey. A touching and heartbreaking tribute to the late footballer. The club explained its decision in an open letter, as reported by Sportal.
The number 20 will be forever associated with Jota's contribution to Liverpool's 2024-25 title win – the club's 20th league title – his signature curler in front of the Kop sealing the victory in the April Merseyside derby, the final goal of his life.
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"To reach this season with the title I've been chasing for many years in the best league in the world – for me, where I dreamed of playing as a kid – it's a moment I'll cherish forever," he said.
"It's a remarkable achievement for a small boy who came from Gondomar, where I had this dream. Reaching this point has been extraordinary."
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Jota represented his country 49 times, scoring 14 of his 150 senior career goals in international matches – he lifted the Nations League trophy last month with Portugal.
He then celebrated his marriage to his wife Rute, with whom he had three children, on June 22nd. "His name is Diogo," echoed the unique fan chant. And he will never be forgotten.
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