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20 shirt after the tragic passing of Diogo Jota.

Jota and his brother Andre Silva were killed in a car crash in Spain in the early hours of July 3.

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The footballing world have paid tribute to Jota and his brother SilvaCredit: Getty

Tributes from the Premier League and beyond flew following the devastating news.

And now Liverpool have paid Jota the ultimate tribute by choosing to retire the no.

20 shirt that he enjoyed so much success in.

"It was the number he wore with pride and distinction, leading us to countless victories in the process – and Diogo Jota will forever be Liverpool Football Club’s number 20," a statement read.

"After consultation with his wife, Rute, and family, the club can announce the squad number will be retired in honour and memory of Diogo across all levels, including LFC Women and Academy.

"The move is recognition of not only the immeasurable contribution our lad from Portugal made to the Reds’ on-pitch successes over the last five years, but also the profound personal impact he had on his teammates, colleagues and supporters and the everlasting connections he built with them.

"As a club, we were all acutely aware of the sentiment of our supporters – and we felt exactly the same way," said Michael Edwards, FSG CEO of Football.

"It was vitally important to us to involve Diogo’s wife, Rute, and his family in the decision and to ensure they were the first to know of our intention.

"I believe this is the first time in Liverpool Football Club’s history that such an honour has been bestowed upon an individual.

Therefore, we can say this is a unique tribute to a uniquely wonderful person.

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"By retiring this squad number, we are making it eternal – and therefore never to be forgotten.

"Diogo joined us in 2020, he won us number 20, and he wore – with honour, distinction and affection – the number 20.

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Liverpool will retire the no.

20 shirt in his honourCredit: Getty

"As far as Liverpool Football Club is concerned, he will be forever our number 20."

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