Today, December 4, Liverpool paid an emotional tribute to Diogo Jota, the Portuguese footballer who would have turned 29.
On July 3, the world of international football was rocked by the tragic news of the deaths of Diogo Jota and his brother Andre Silva, also a footballer, following a road accident that ended their lives too soon.
The English club, where Jota last played, sent an emotional message to commemorate the birthday of the one who remains in the hearts of fans and the international football community.
“Today, as every day, we remember Diogo Jota, on the day he would have turned 29. All our love, thoughts and prayers continue to be with his wife Ruth, children, parents, all his family and friends, as well as his brother Andre.
Forever in our hearts, forever our number 20“, the Merseyside club wrote.
Liverpool commemorate the life and career of Diogo Jota with an emotional collage
Liverpool sent a message in tribute to the late footballer. The online post is accompanied by a collage showing Diogo Jota lifting the Premier League trophy, won in the spring of this year, a symbol of his huge impact at Liverpool.
Diogo Jota has been playing for Liverpool since 2020, having started his career at Pacos Ferreira before moving on to Atletico Madrid, FC Porto and Wolves. A Portuguese international with 49 caps and 14 goals for the national team, Jota has left a strong mark on European football.
For Liverpool, he scored 65 goals, proving his class and quickly becoming one of the team’s iconic players.
