Liverpool have installed a permanent memorial at Anfield to honour Diogo Jota and his brother Andre Silva.The siblings tragically died in a car crash on July 3, 2025, less than two weeks after Jota married his teenage sweetheart Rute Cardoso. Their passing rocked the footballing world, with Jota having starred in Liverpool’s Premier League title win just months before.Reds supporters paid their respects to him throughout the 2025-26 season, singing his name in the 20th minute of every match, while his No 20 shirt was also retired by the club. And, on the eve of the first anniversary of his death, Liverpool have unveiled a memorial at their home ground for Jota and his brother. The poignant tribute is named ‘Forever 20’ in honour of Jota’s shirt number and Liverpool say ‘it celebrates their lives, their bond, and the love and respect felt for them by family, team-mates and supporters across the world’. Liverpool have installed a memorial at Anfield to honour Diogo Jota and his brother Andre Silva The poignant tribute is named ‘Forever 20’ in honour of Jota’s shirt number at LiverpoolAt the centre of the memorial is a flowing heart sculpture, which is said to acknowledge Jota’s iconic goal celebration. It also reveals the numbers 20 and 30 when viewed from different angles. Silva, who played for Portuguese side Penafiel at the time of his passing, wore the No 30 shirt. The lyrics to Jota’s famous chant of ‘he will take us to victory, oh, his name is Diogo’, are featured too.One side of the memorial reads: ‘In its creation and through the hands of sculptor Emma Rodgers, this memorial has been inspired by the many personal tributes and mementoes left at Anfield by visitors from across the international football community.’Some of these tributes are contained within the sculpture and plinth via a unique manufacturing process. It means they are forever embedded.’Based on a continuous ‘flowing heart’ design incorporating the brothers’ shirt numbers 20 and 30, the artwork not only conveys the enduring bonds they shared, but also expresses the love and admiration in which they were held by their family, team-mates and fans – with the heart gesture itself reflecting Diogo’s signature goal celebration.’This memorial honours the brothers’ lives and celebrates their lasting legacy.’The memorial is on 97 Avenue at Anfield, the location of the area where thousands of people came to pay tribute in the immediate aftermath of Jota’s passing.A PlayStation controller also sits on the plinth to mark Jota’s love of gaming and his celebration. Liverpool added: ‘Every detail has been carefully considered from beginning to end, with the final touches of patina introducing soft hues of Jota’s home flag and the teams he loved throughout his journey.”Forever 20′ will serve as a permanent symbol of love, unity and remembrance, and a place where everyone can reflect, remember and pay their respects.’ Jota and his brother Andre Silva tragically passed away in a car accident on July 3, 2025 The club say that the memorial ‘honours the brothers’ lives and celebrates their lasting legacy’ A PlayStation controller sits on the plinth to mark Jota’s love for gaming and his celebrationMeanwhile, Jota’s memory continues to be honoured as the first anniversary of his passing approaches. At the World Cup, Portugal boss Roberto Martinez named Jota as an honorary member of his squad, while their players are all wearing bracelets to honour the Liverpool legend. These were handed out ahead of the tournament by Portuguese Prime Minister Luis Montenegro and each one has Jota’s name on it. Jota’s parents, Isabel and Joaquim Silva, were also invited by the Portuguese Federation to attend their opening game against DR Congo in Houston. During the national anthems, an image of Jota was shown on the screens inside the stadium as his parents watched on emotionally. Jota turned out 123 times for Liverpool, scoring 47 goals, and he won the Premier League, FA Cup and EFL Cup during his time at the club.