‘An eternal love’ – the creation of Anfield tribute to Diogo Jota and André Silva – Liverpool FC

Published 12 hours ago By Joe Urquhart The creator of the new Anfield memorial in honour of Diogo Jota and André Silva has shared details of how the permanent tribute was designed. The sudden and devastating loss of the two brothers last July was felt across the football world, with heartfelt tributes offered from all corners of the globe. The Reds’ home stadium became a site of collective mourning and thousands of flowers, scarves, works of art, cards, banners and jerseys were laid, forming a beautiful area of remembrance and celebration of their lives. A poignant permanent memorial named ‘Forever 20’ has been unveiled on 97 Avenue – where those tributes gathered last summer – to ensure Diogo and André are commemorated at Anfield forever. Artist Emma Rodgers was tasked with producing the memorial and has worked closely alongside club designers to make a fitting tribute that captures their lives, their bond to one another and their meaning to supporters. “The sculpture aims to carry multiple layers of meaning,” Emma told Liverpoolfc.com. “It’s Diogo Jota and André Silva’s lifelong connection as brothers, both in life and in their passing. “It’s also Jota’s bond with his Liverpool teammates, seen by many
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