Liverpool players to wear ‘Forever 20’ patches in Jota’s memory

A picture of Liverpool’s Diogo Jota stands next to flower tributes, after the Portuguese player died in Spain, outside Anfield Stadium in Liverpool on July 3, 2025. (Reuters)
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Updated 26 July 2025
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Liverpool players to wear ‘Forever 20’ patches in Jota’s memory

  • Former forward Diogo Jota who died in a car crash in Spain three weeks ago
  • Thousands of flowers, scarves, banners and other tributes have been laid outside Anfield since Jota and his brother Andre Silva died

Liverpool players will wear a “Forever 20” emblem on their shirts and stadium jackets this Premier League season in memory of their former forward Diogo Jota who died in a car crash in Spain three weeks ago.

The club also announced on Saturday a special commemoration including a fan mosaic and a minute’s silence ahead of Liverpool’s opening game of the season against Bournemouth on August 15.

Thousands of flowers, scarves, banners and other tributes have been laid outside Anfield since Jota and his brother Andre Silva died.

The club said they have been removed over the past week and stored, while the floral tributes will be composted and used in flower beds across club sites, including Anfield, the AXA Training Center and AXA Melwood Training Center.

The remaining artefacts will be recycled and used to create a permanent memorial sculpture that will become a focal point of remembrance at Anfield.

Liverpool had already announced after consultation with Jota’s family that his number 20 shirt will be retired across all levels of the club, including the women’s and academy teams.

Supporters can have “Diogo J. 20” printed on shirts in club stores, with profits going to LFC Foundation, the club’s official charity. The Foundation has committed to creating a grassroots football program in Jota’s name.

A floral tribute will be also laid before kickoff at pre-season games in Hong Kong, Tokyo and at Anfield.


Atletico Madrid striker Sorloth taken to hospital after clash of heads

Updated 31 January 2026
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Atletico Madrid striker Sorloth taken to hospital after clash of heads

  • Atletico said Sorloth endured head trauma and was taken to a hospital
  • The 30-year-old Sorloth has 10 goals across all competitions

VALENCIA: Atletico Madrid striker Alexander Sorloth was taken to a hospital after he knocked heads with a Levante player in a La Liga game on Saturday, the club said.
Sorloth, a Norway player, collided with Levante defender Matías Moreno while disputing a ball in the 27th minute of the scoreless draw. Both were substituted immediately.
Atletico said Sorloth endured head trauma and was taken to a hospital in Valencia for medical tests.
Levante did not immediately report on Moreno’s status.
The 30-year-old Sorloth has 10 goals across all competitions for Atletico this season. They are in third place in La Liga and will face Club Brugge in a Champions League playoff next month.
He also helped Norway qualify for the World Cup in North America.