Liverpool Football Club released images Monday of a permanent memorial titled “Forever 20” to honor Diogo Jota and his brother André Silva [1].
The installation serves as a lasting tribute to the athletes following a tragedy that affected the club and its global fanbase. The memorial commemorates the two brothers who died in a car accident in July 2025 [1, 5].
The design features a flowing-heart sculpture and includes personal touches intended to reflect the lives of the brothers [1, 2]. Central to the artwork are the shirt numbers 20, representing Jota, and 30, representing Silva [1].
Club officials said the memorial will be located on 97 Avenue outside Anfield in Liverpool, England [3, 4]. The site is a prominent area of the stadium grounds, ensuring the tribute remains visible to supporters visiting the club's home.
Images of the proposed site and the sculpture were made public on May 11, 2026 [1]. The project aims to create a space for reflection and remembrance for the community and the families involved.
While the club has not specified a date for the official unveiling ceremony, the release of the images marks the first detailed look at the physical form of the "Forever 20" project [1, 2]. The sculpture's heart motif is intended to symbolize the enduring bond between the siblings and the love of the supporters [1].
“The memorial commemorates the two brothers who died in a car accident in July 2025.”
The establishment of a permanent physical memorial at Anfield signifies the deep emotional impact the loss of Diogo Jota and André Silva had on the organization. By placing the sculpture on 97 Avenue, Liverpool is integrating the memory of the players into the architectural identity of the club, transforming a site of sport into a site of public mourning and legacy.
