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James Milner Honors Late Teammate with No. 20

8/2/2025

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James Milner will don the No. 20 shirt for Brighton this season as a heartfelt tribute to his late teammate Diogo Jota, who tragically lost his life in a car accident on July 3. In a show of solidarity, Liverpool has retired Jota's number across all teams, reflecting the deep bond Milner shared with him during their three seasons together.

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James Milner will don the No. 20 shirt for Brighton this season as a heartfelt tribute to his late teammate Diogo Jota, who tragically lost his life in a car accident on July 3. In a show of solidarity, Liverpool has retired Jota's number across all teams, reflecting the deep bond Milner shared with him during their three seasons together.