Liverpool announces permanent Diogo Jota memorial with classy touch added

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Liverpool FC NewsFeaturesDiogo JotaLiverpool star Diogo Jota died alongside his brother, who was also a soccer player, in a car accident last year, and Jota's former club has revealed images of a new memorial(Image: Getty Images)Liverpool has revealed images of the new, permanent sculpture that will be located outside Anfield in memory of late brothers Diogo Jota and Andre Silva.Liverpool star Jota died alongside his brother, who was also a soccer player, in a car accident last year.Liverpool Football Club said: "Titled 'Forever 20', it celebrates their lives, their bond, and the love and respect felt by family, teammates and supporters across the world."At its centre is a flowing heart sculpture, in acknowledgement of Diogo's iconic goal celebration, while viewed from different angles it also reveals the numbers 20 and 30, which adorned the back of the brothers' playing shirts."The memorial also features a PlayStation controller in a nod to Jota's love of gaming.Content cannot be displayed without consentThe Liverpool statement continued: "It will also feature the lyrics to Jota’s famous song so beloved by Liverpool fans, and one they still sing at every game on the 20th minute."The club will provide further updates on when the sculpture will be officially unveiled but can confirm it will be positioned on 97 Avenue, where thousands of physical tributes – including flowers, scarves, works of art, cards, banners and opposition jerseys – were placed to create a poignant tribute area in the immediate aftermath of their loss."It will stand on a Granby Rock-faced stone plinth, laser-engraved with a dedication to both brothers, and incorporated into the plinth itself are many of the physical tributes that were left at Anfield."This unique recycling process ensures the voices and emotions shared by fans at the time become a permanent and enduring part of this memorial."It will also include personal references that reflect Diogo’s life beyond football, including a games controller detail resting on the plinth, and will serve as a permanent symbol of love, unity and remembrance, and a place where everyone can reflect, remember and pay their respects."Choose Liverpool.com as a 'Preferred Source' on Google News for quick access to the news you value.Liverpool FCDiogo Jota