Liverpool Unveils Memorial to Honor Late Striker Diogo Jota at Anfield
Liverpool has unveiled designs for a memorial statue at Anfield honoring late striker Diogo Jota and his brother André Silva, who died in a car accident last July. The sculpture features a heart design incorporating the brothers' shirt numb
Liverpool has unveiled designs for a memorial statue to be installed at Anfield to honor the late striker Diogo Jota and his younger brother André Silva, who died in a car accident in July last year.
The memorial, titled 'Forever 20,' celebrates their lives, bonds, and the love and respect shown by family, teammates, and football fans worldwide.
At the center of the memorial is a flowing heart sculpture, commemorating Jota's iconic goal celebration. The design features the numbers 20 and 30 from multiple angles—the shirt numbers worn by the two brothers.
The memorial also features engravings of lyrics from a beloved song associated with Jota that Liverpool fans continue to sing during the 20th minute of every match. Fan tributes previously left at Anfield will be melted and incorporated into the memorial's base, alongside personal details reflecting Jota's life beyond football, including a game controller placed on the base.
The memorial will serve as a permanent symbol of love, unity, and remembrance—a space where everyone can reflect, remember, and pay their respects. Liverpool will announce the official unveiling date at a later time, though the statue is confirmed to be located on 97 Avenue at Anfield, the same memorial site where fans have laid flowers, jerseys, and tributes since Jota's passing.
