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Liverpool pay emotional Anfield tribute to Jota

Liverpool pay emotional Anfield tribute to Jota

Summary

Liverpool paid tribute to Diogo Jota and Andre Silva before their Premier League match against Bournemouth. Fans held up a mosaic and sang songs to honor the players, while Liverpool's team wore special emblems on their shirts. Jota, who wore the number 20 shirt, died in a car crash, and the club retired his jersey number.

Key Facts

  • Liverpool held a tribute for Diogo Jota and Andre Silva at Anfield before a match.
  • Diogo Jota was 28 and Andre Silva was 25 when they died in a car crash in Spain.
  • Fans created a mosaic reading 'DJ20' and 'AS30' as a tribute.
  • Liverpool's players wore shirts with a 'Forever 20' emblem.
  • Jota's number 20 shirt was retired by Liverpool after consulting with his family.
  • Jota's former club Wolves also planned tributes for him.
  • A moment of silence was held at all Premier League matches, and players wore black armbands.
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