"Nobody Will Be Worthy Enough": Liverpool Fans Demand Retirement of Diogo Jota's No. 20 Jersey

In the wake of the tragic passing of Diogo Jota and his brother in a devastating accident, the Liverpool faithful are engulfed in profound sorrow. Beyond the immense personal void left in their family, Jota's absence will be deeply felt both on and off the pitch. Amidst this devastating grief, a unanimous movement has emerged from the Liverpool fan base, calling for the club to retire his iconic No. 20 jersey, a number now laden with potent symbolism this season.

The No. 20, which Jota wore since his arrival at the club, will be "rightfully immortalized for his contribution as part of the 2024-2025 championship-winning squad (the club's 20th title)," Liverpool announced this Thursday, responding to an outpouring of requests for the number to be permanently retired.

The sentiment among supporters is clear and powerful. Aaron Lions, a student, expressed his conviction: "A million percent. This is the shirt he wore when Klopp signed him. I'm going to get his name and number printed on it and hang it in my house. I'm never going to wear it again. I'm one hundred percent in agreement."

Patrick Moll, a construction worker, echoed this feeling, adding a layer of poignant coincidence: "If it was between 1 and 11 it would be more difficult, but the fact that 20 was Diogo's number, it was the 20th league title, the one we won this year... Maybe it could be a tribute, retire the jersey for a while." Perhaps most succinctly, Natalie Hardwood, a veteran Liverpool supporter, summed up the collective feeling: "Of course. Nobody will be worthy enough to wear his number."

The passing of Diogo Jota leaves an immeasurable void and a deep pain that will forever mark Liverpool Football Club. The team, the fans, and the entire community will simply never be the same without him.