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Trent Alexander-Arnold Honors Late Friend Jota at Anfield

11/5/2025

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Trent Alexander-Arnold paid tribute to his late friend Diogo Jota outside Anfield before the Champions League match against Real Madrid.
He laid flowers and a red PlayStation controller inscribed with "Forever a champion," alongside manager Xabi Alonso and other club figures.
Alexander-Arnold expressed sorrow and fond memories of Jota, who died in a car accident in July 2023.
The tribute underscored the unity between Real Madrid and Liverpool in honoring Jota and his brother André, whose number 20 shirt has been retired by Liverpool.

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Trent Alexander-Arnold paid tribute to his late friend Diogo Jota outside Anfield before the Champions League match against Real Madrid.
He laid flowers and a red PlayStation controller inscribed with "Forever a champion," alongside manager Xabi Alonso and other club figures.
Alexander-Arnold expressed sorrow and fond memories of Jota, who died in a car accident in July 2023.
The tribute underscored the unity between Real Madrid and Liverpool in honoring Jota and his brother André, whose number 20 shirt has been retired by Liverpool.