A permanent memorial at Anfield for Diogo Jota
One year on. Liverpool have unveiled a permanent memorial for Diogo Jota and his brother André Silva at the gates of Anfield (1) (4) (11). The statue and memorial site stand on the eve of the first anniversary of their tragic deaths, Friday July 3 (1) (11). The club also published a photo tribute remembering Jota as "our No. 20" (2).
The Liverpool Echo looked back at the raw scenes at Anfield when news broke a year ago, calling Jota "a real Scouser" (3). The memorial makes that bond permanent.
Arne Slot speaks on the Portugal tribute
Arne Slot, now managing the Netherlands at the World Cup, was visibly moved by Portugal's tribute to Jota during their match against Croatia (9). "This puts everything in perspective," Slot said, exactly one year after the tragedy (9). Portugal paid their own homage at the World Cup, with tributes to their former forward (6).
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Ince: Iraola needs a massive revamp
Paul Ince has laid out the scale of the job ahead. The former Liverpool captain says Andoni Iraola needs a "massive revamp" at Anfield this summer and has challenged two players to step up (5). No names given, but the message is clear: this squad needs work.
Double signing agreed, World Cup star incoming
Liverpool are moving. A double signing has been agreed and a World Cup breakout star is preparing for his move to Anfield, according to local reports (7). The club expect a busy few weeks as Iraola's first pre-season begins, with early preparation seen as crucial (8).
Richard Hughes heading for the exit
Sporting director Richard Hughes is expected to leave for Al-Hilal, adding another layer of uncertainty to the summer (10). One journalist has urged fans not to worry about the departure, though no replacement has been named (10).
Fan-reaktioner
The mood on the subreddit is somber and unified. Fans are sharing memories of Jota's last goal, with one simply posting "rest easy 20 ❤️" (Reddit). Cristiano Ronaldo wearing a "DJ21" shirt during Portugal's World Cup match hit hard for many, a gesture that crossed club lines. The mods posted the club's memorial announcement directly, and the thread has become a gathering point for tributes. See the full discussion.
