The boyhood club of Diogo Jota and his brother Andre Silva have dedicated their kit for the 2025/26 season to the two footballers who died last month
15:33, 04 Aug 2025
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Diogo Jota and Andre Silva have been imprinted on Gondomar SC's kit(Image: Gondomar SC)
Diogo Jota and his brother Andre Silva’s boyhood club have dedicated their kit for the 2025/26 season to them.
Liverpool and Portugal forward Jota, 28, and his brother Silva, 25, who played for Portuguese second division side Penafiel, died in a car crash in the Spanish province of Zamora on July 3.
The two brothers were travelling to Santander in northern Spain to catch a ferry back to England so Jota could link back up with the Reds for pre-season. But tragedy struck when the Lamborghini they were travelling in reportedly blew a tyre, spun out, and burst into flames.
In honour of the two footballers, fourth tier Portuguese side Gondomar SC have imprinted images of the two players on the front of their home, away and third shirt for the upcoming season.
The back of each shirt will also feature their names underneath an infinity symbol.
Gondomar SC kit
Diogo Jota and Andre Silva's name are eternally remembered(Image: Gondomar SC)
Gondomar posted on social media: "Our new jersey brings in the great image of Diogo Jota and his brother Andre Silva, two sons of Gondomar who left us too soon, but who will live forever in the history of our club and our football.
"Every time our athletes put on this jersey, it's like stepping on the field with them."
Both brothers hailed from Gondomar and were laid to rest back in their hometown, with the funeral service taking place at the Matriz de Gondomar church.
The Portuguese side added: "More than a jersey, a tribute eternal. Because football is more than victories and goals, it's legacy, it's family, it's love for our land."
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Jota’s No.20 squad number at Liverpool has been retired in tribute to the forward. The new shirt will have a “Forever 20” emblem printed on them next season.
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Liverpool also announced plans for a memorial sculpture for him and his brother.
During Liverpool’s pre-season tour, players wore Jota’s name on the front of their shirts against AC Milan and Yokohama FM, as they will do all season.
A mural has already been completed by local artist Paul Curtis outside Anfield, depicting the two brothers.