Liverpool publishes Diogo Jota biography to fund grassroots football
By the AFREEQUE newsroom, based on Punch
Liverpool has published a biography of former striker Diogo Jota, who has died, with the proceeds to fund a grassroots football programme run in his name by the club’s foundation. Written by Portuguese author José Delgado, it brings together accounts from family, former teammates and coaches, Punch reports.
Liverpool has published a biography of its former striker Diogo Jota, with the proceeds set to fund a grassroots football programme established in his name by the club’s foundation, according to the club and Nigerian media outlet Punch. Entitled *Forever in Our Hearts*, the book was written by José Delgado, a Portuguese author and former professional footballer, and published by Reach Sport.
The book traces Jota’s journey from his early days in Portugal to his career at Liverpool, and brings together accounts from his family, friends, teammates and coaches. More than 90 people contributed, including his wife Rute, his parents Isabel and Joaquim, and former Liverpool manager Jürgen Klopp. The book also recalls his brother André Silva and the bond between them.
Jota won the Premier League with Liverpool and the UEFA Nations League with Portugal. He and his brother died in July 2025. José Delgado explained that the project aimed to preserve Jota’s memory and that he wanted to tell their story with care and respect, Punch reports.
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