Today marks Diogo Jota's 29th birthday (Image: Liverpool FC via Getty Images)

Liverpool FC have paid tribute to Diogo Jota on what would have been his 29th birthday. The Portuguese forward tragically died in a car accident with his brother Andre Silva in July.

The footballing world united in mourning after the devastating incident with outpourings of support issued from all corners. Liverpool FC retired the number 20 shirt in honour of the forward who made the number his own during his time in a Red shirt. Jota's legacy will never be forgotten and the club have taken to social media today to pay a heartfelt tribute on a poignant day.

A post on Instagram said: "Today, as every day, we remember Diogo Jota on what would have been his 29th birthday. All of our love, thoughts and pray

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