Premier League to pay tribute to Diogo Jota on opening weekend
It's been a tragedy that has rocked the football world and a number of tributes have been paid for the Portuguese forward and his brother who was also a professional footballer.
The Premier League have confirmed that a moment's silence will be held before every match this weekend and players will wear black armbands. Diogo Jota. Pic:Liverpool have made the decision to retire Jota's number 20 shirt. They'll also have their jerseys and jacket emblazoned with a 'Forever 20' emblem that will stay in place for the whole season.
Speaking ahead of tonight's match against Bournemouth, Liverpool manager Arne Slot spoke about how big tonight is for Liverpool as a community and club. Diogo Jota. Pic: Andrew Powell/Liverpool FC via Getty Images
'We know that this will be a very emotional occasion, given it is the first league game we have played since we lost Diogo and Andre.
'As I have said previously, the tributes that have been paid throughout the football world, and especially within the LFC community, have been truly special, and I know that tonight we will come together to honour them once more.'
Liverpool fans will also display a mosaic in the crowd tonight in tribute of Jota and his brother. Slot also revealed that Jota's wife, whom he only married days before passing, will be at Anfield along with their children and family. Diogo Jota of Liverpool posing for a photograph with his family at the end of the Premier League match between Liverpool and Wolverhampton Wanderers on May 22, 2022. Pic: Andrew Powell/Liverpool FC via Getty Images
'I believe that Diogo's wife, his children and his family will be in attendance and it is important that, as a club, we show that they will always have our love and support as they deal with this most tragic of situations. We are there for them always.'
Liverpool kick off the 2025/26 Premier League tonight as they begin their quest to retain their title by hosting Bournemouth at Anfield. It can be watched live on Sky Sports and kick off is at 8pm.
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