New Delhi, July 12 -- Liverpool Football Club has permanently retired the number 20 shirt at all levels, men's team, women's team, and academy, in honor of Diogo Jota, marking the first time in their 133-year history they've bestowed this honor.The decision came after heartfelt talks with Jota's wife, Rute Cardoso, and his parents, who visited Anfield to see the sea of flowers, scarves, and heartfelt notes left by fans.Club CEO Michael Edwards called it a "unique tribute to a uniquely wonderful person," noting Jota "joined in 2020, won us number 20, and wore number 20, now he'll forever be our number 20". The announcement was timed poignantly at 20:20 BST on Friday.

Diogo Jota was a 28-year-old Portuguese forward known for his electric g...