Forever Their Number 20: Tributes Mark Diogo Jota’s 29th Birthday

Today marks what would have been Diogo Jota’s 29th birthday, a solemn moment for Liverpool FC and the wider football community. Tributes poured in as the club shared a heartfelt message remembering the Portuguese forward, sending love and support to his wife Rute, his children, his parents, and all those affected by the tragedy, including the family of his brother, Andre.

Jota and Andre were killed in a devastating car crash on 3 July this year in Spain’s Zamora province. The accident occurred as Jota was driving them towards the port of Santander ahead of pre-season training. A tyre blowout on his Lamborghini Huracán, which struck while overtaking another vehicle, caused the car to skid and crash, leaving both brothers dead and the football world in shock.

In the weeks that followed, Liverpool displayed remarkable compassion by committing to pay the remainder of Jota’s contract to his family, offering vital support during an unimaginable time of grief.

As supporters reflect on his birthday, Jota is remembered not only as a talented and relentless footballer, but also as a devoted family man whose humility and character left a lasting mark. His legacy endures — forever in Liverpool’s hearts, forever their number 20.

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