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Reds To Immortalize Jota's Shirt Number

Jul 04, 2025

Liverpool have announced plans to immortalise the number 20 worn by the late Diogo Jota.

The club have not elaborated on their exact plans, but it comes amid growing calls from Reds supporters to retire his number 20 jersey.

Jota was killed alongside his brother in a car crash in Spain yesterday, reportedly while making his way back to Liverpool for pre-season training.

Meanwhile, tributes continue to pour in for the 28-year-old, including from Reds boss Arne Slot, captain Virgil Van Dijk and Jurgen Klopp, the former manager who first brought Jota to Anfield back in 2020.

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In other developments, Real Madrid have indicated they are prepared to sell Rodrygo if a suitable offer is made for the striker.

This, after Arsenal expressed an interest in the 24-year-old Brazil international.

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Malaysia has been drawn alongside hosts Tajikistan, Afghanistan and defending champions Iran for the group stage of the Central Asian FA’s Nations Cup.

Harimau Malaya are participating in next month’s tournament as a guest team.

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And, George Russell says he expects to stay with the Mercedes F1 team next year despite intense speculation that the outfit could be making a move for Red Bull’s Max Verstappen.