LIVERPOOL are to permanently retire the number 20 worn by Portuguese international Diogo Jota, after his death in a car crash in Spain last week, the Premier League champions announced yesterday.
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.
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