Liverpool Football Club
Statement on behalf of Michael Edwards and Richard Hughes: There is nothing that we can say in this moment to ease the pain of such a devastating tragedy. We all feel utterly bereft right now. In such heartbreaking circumstances, it is our responsibility to acknowledge the collective grief we are experiencing, to pay tribute to our Diogo, and to offer unwavering support to his family who remain our absolute priority at this time. Diogo’s wife, Rute, their three beautiful children, his parents and wider family are facing an unimaginable loss. This tragic accident has taken not only Diogo, but also his brother, Andre Silva. We mourn them both equally. We must respect the family’s privacy and give them the space to grieve in whichever way they need. Of course, we – his Liverpool family – are also struggling to come to terms with what has happened. As his teammates, friends and colleagues, we are consumed by shock and sorrow. We know our supporters, his national team, former clubs and teammates and the wider football community share in this grief. This is a tragedy that transcends Liverpool Football Club. In the coming days, we as a club will look to honour our beloved number 20 with the respect and affection he so richly deserves. We will strive to make these tributes meaningful and inclusive of our supporters, to whom Diogo meant so much. For now, we express a love that is filled with deep sorrow and pain. We have lost someone truly irreplaceable. Rest in peace, Diogo. YNWA
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7888
16 hours ago
retire number 20❤️
5329
16 hours ago
Retire the number, he deserves to wear that shirt forever.
5130
16 hours ago
Retire no. 20 in his honour please
2509
16 hours ago
Diogo Jota Forever ❤️
2281
16 hours ago
I hope fans do something every home game the 20th minute and the club retired the no. 20 shirt 😔
1695
16 hours ago
He was one of the best to ever pull on the shirt. Egoless. Immensely clever and hard working. A rare breed that personified why Liverpool became successful again.
935
16 hours ago
We really lost him. Not to another club, but the cold hands of death 😭💔
894
16 hours ago
Retire the number 20💔🕊
611
16 hours ago
Put on a charity match and give the money from ticket sales to Diogo's children's educational trust, charities supporting families who have been affected by road tragedies, grassroot football development in Portugal and charities supporting mental health for young athletes
590
16 hours ago
Desde Colombia enviamos un abrazo solidario y nuestras más profundas condolencias a la familia de Diogo Jota, por la irreparable pérdida de él y su hermano. Todo nuestro cariño y fuerza para sus seres queridos, compañeros y para el Liverpool FC. Su luz y legado quedarán por siempre en nuestros corazones. Descansen en paz. 🇨🇴❤️🕊️
578
16 hours ago
Retire number 20 button———->
270
16 hours ago
RIP 🙏🏾
112
16 hours ago
🙏❤️
44
16 hours ago
Meus sentimentos a toda família, amigos, fãs e torcedores 🙌
4
15 hours ago
💔
