Overview
- Liverpool revealed a permanent memorial at Anfield called 'Forever 20' created with British sculptor Emma Rodgers to honour Diogo Jota.
- Portugal's national team posted the slogan 'Seremos sempre 27+1' and gathered around a Jota shirt after their World Cup victory to mark the anniversary of his death.
- Cristiano Ronaldo wore a Diogo Jota shirt and spoke emotionally to Sport TV, saying Jota "watches over us" and that the win felt like a tribute to him.
- Portugal beat Croatia 2-1 in their World Cup knockout match, with the on-field celebration and social posts turning the victory into a moment of national mourning and remembrance.
- Club, country and media coverage have sustained public commemorations since the accident, and the new memorial gives fans a fixed place to pay respects and keep Jota's memory visible.