Overview

• The retirement covers men’s, women’s and academy squads, marking a first in the club’s 133-year history.
• Liverpool made the decision after consulting Jota’s wife, Rute Cardoso, and his family.
• Fenway Sports Group’s Michael Edwards said retiring the number makes it eternal and ensures Jota is never forgotten.
• First-team players and staff visited Anfield this week to lay roses at a tribute site for Diogo Jota.
• The pre-season friendly at Deepdale will feature tributes for Jota and his brother including anthem renditions, a minute’s silence, wreath-laying, black armbands and a commemorative matchday programme.