Liverpool have confirmed that fans have successfully raised more than £225,000 in Diogo Jota's memory, with the club also revealing their plans to create a permanent memorial sculpture at Anfield. Jota tragically lost his life in a road traffic accident on July 3, 2025. He passed away, alongside his brother Andre Silva, while travelling to return to the United Kingdom for pre-season training.
Supporters come together to raise money for charity
Liverpool supporters have raised a total sum of £226,995 in the loving memory of Jota. The money will be used to fund a grassroots football programme in honour of the late Reds star, as confirmed by the Premier League champions. Since Jota and his brother's tragic deaths in July, Reds fans have paid tribute by either writing the player's name on the back of their shirts or by purchasing commemorative T-shirts from club stores. The profits have gone to LFC Foundation, Liverpool's official charity, which will now create a grassroots football programme in the Portuguese star’s name.
AdvertisementAFPLiverpool to create permanent memorial sculpture
Liverpool will also create other permanent tributes, with the floral tributes set to be used in flower beds across all Reds' facilities, including Anfield and their AXA Melwood Training Centre. The rest of the artefacts will be recycled by a company to create a memorial sculpture.
Liverpool to pay full contract amount to Jota's widow
Reds boss Arne Slot revealed last month that the Premier League giants are planning to pay Jota's contract in full to the grieving family of the Portuguese forward.
AFPPortugal struggling to cope with Jota's death
The national team players of Portugal are still mourning Jota's death and have been going through a difficult period since his untimely death. The Selecao will be back in action in October as they take on Ireland and Hungary in back-to-back World Cup qualifying games.