A few weeks after the death of Diogo Jota, the Liverpool FC announced a series of measures to pay tribute to his Portuguese striker.
In Liverpool, we still cry the death of Diogo Jota, who died in early July in the company of his brother André Silva during a road accident. Just over three weeks after the drama, the Mersey club confirmed the measures that will be set up in the coming weeks to pay the Portuguese striker the tribute he deserves.
First, the Champions of England confirm that the No. 20 of Diogo Jota, in agreement the family of the player, will be withdrawn. This concerning the first team, but also the female section, and all of the Academy teams, regardless of the age category.
Liverpool, profits donated to the Foundation
From August 1, when the new jerseys are revealed, the Reds players will wear a badge with the inscription “Forever 20” on match outfits, for the whole season.
“If supporters wish to pay tribute to Diogo by having” Diogo J. 20 “printed on the back of their jersey in the club’s official shops or on our online store, all the profits will be donated to the LFC Foundation, the club’s official charitable association. The Foundation is committed to creating an amateur football program bearing the name of Diogo“Adds the Mersey club.
Finally, the LFC will gradually remove the thousands of scarves and bouquets of flowers deposited in front of Anfield after the death of the Portuguese striker. These elements will be collected and recycled to build a commemorative sculpture near the Reds lair.
