Liverpool permanently retire Diogo Jota's number 20
Liverpool said on their website that after consultation with the player's wife Rute and family, the squad number would not be used at any level, including the women's team and academy.
"I believe this is the first time in Liverpool Football Club's history that such an honour has been bestowed upon an individual," said Michael Edwards, CEO of football for owners Fenway Sports Group.
"Therefore, we can say this is a unique tribute to a uniquely wonderful person. By retiring this squad number, we are making it eternal - and therefore never to be forgotten.
"Diogo joined us in 2020, he won us (title) number 20, and he wore - with honour, distinction and affection - the number 20. As far as Liverpool Football Club is concerned, he will be forever our number 20."
Jota, 28, and his brother Andre Silva, who played for Penafiel in the Portuguese second division, died in the crash in northwestern Spain on Jul 3.
Their Lamborghini veered off the road and burst into flames. Evidence at the crash site suggested Jota's car suffered a burst tire while overtaking, police said. The vehicle then flipped over and ended up in the central reservation.
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