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Liverpool have revealed the design for a permanent tribute to striker Diogo Jota and his brother Andre Silva (Peter Byrne/PA) (PA Wire)

Liverpool Football Club has announced a permanent memorial, the Forever 20 sculpture, at Anfield for striker Diogo Jota and his brother Andre Silva.

The memorial honours the two Portuguese brothers who tragically died in a car crash last July.

Situated on 97 Avenue, the sculpture incorporates a heart, referencing Jota’s goal celebration, and lyrics from a fan chant.

The design ingeniously displays Jota’s retired number 20 and Silva’s number 30 when viewed from different angles.

Jota, 28, a Portugal international, was instrumental in Liverpool’s 2024-25 Premier League title win, and scored 65 goals in 182 appearances for the club across five seasons at Anfield.

In full Liverpool honour Diogo Jota and his brother with new…