"For vastly different reasons, the number 20 took on a special significance for Liverpool in 2025. Firstly, in April, Liverpool sealed a record-equalling 20th English league title, drawing level with fierce rivals Manchester United in Arne Slot's first season at the helm. Then, in July the confetti from those joyous celebrations barely swept away came the devastating news that one of that champion squad had suddenly and tragically passed away."
"Diogo Jota, just 28 years old, a father of three and newly married, was killed in a road accident, alongside his younger brother Andre, on a motorway in northern Spain. That news broke my heart, former Liverpool striker Djibril Cisse tells FFT. I loved the guy, as a man and a player. He was a sweet guy. It was so shocking. Those sentiments were shared across football, with his former Reds manager Jurgen Klopp leading the tributes."
Liverpool sealed a record-equalling 20th English league title in April 2025, drawing level with Manchester United during Arne Slot's first season. Weeks later in July, forward Diogo Jota, 28, a father of three and newly married, died in a road accident on a motorway in northern Spain alongside his younger brother Andre. The club and the wider football community responded with shock and tributes from figures including Jurgen Klopp, Djibril Cisse, Cristiano Ronaldo and teammate Andy Robertson. Jota wore No.20 during a five-year spell at Anfield, scored 65 goals in 182 games, helped win Premier League, FA Cup and League Cup, and inspired an iconic Kop chant to the tune of Bad Moon Rising.
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