Van Dijk, who has served as Liverpool’s captain since July 2023, then bid farewell to his late friend with a heartfelt message about Jota’s legacy. “We will miss you beyond words and never ...

Liverpool F.C.'s Diogo Jota celebrates after his team's Premier League victory, in Anfield, Liverpool, England, April 27, 2025. Phil Noble/REUTERS Jota also played for Portugal's national team.

Liverpool will have a permanent memorial sculpture at its Anfield stadium to honor Diogo Jota, who died in a car crash earlier this month, the English club said Saturday. The Premier League ...