Liverpool FC Makes a Statue for Diogo Jota and Andre Silva

May 11, 2026, 13:05
EuropeSports

Introduction

Liverpool FC will build a statue at Anfield. It is for the football player Diogo Jota and his brother, Andre Silva.

Main Body

Diogo Jota and Andre Silva died in a car accident in Spain on July 3, 2025. Jota played for Liverpool from 2020. He scored 65 goals and won many trophies. Now, the club will not use his shirt number 20 again. The statue is called 'Forever 20'. It is on 97 Avenue. The statue has gold ribbons in the shape of a heart. It also shows the numbers 20 and 30. The statue has words from a fan song. The base is made of recycled stone. It also has small gifts from the fans. The club did not say the date for the opening.

Conclusion

The 'Forever 20' statue will stay at Anfield to remember the two brothers.

Learning

📦 Building a Sentence: The 'Something is Something' Pattern

In this story, we see a very simple way to describe things. We use is or are to give information about a person or object.

Look at these examples:

  • The statue is called "Forever 20".
  • The base is made of recycled stone.
  • It is on 97 Avenue.

How it works: Thing → is → Detail

Wait! What if there are two people? When we talk about Diogo and Andre, we don't use 'is'. We use are.

  • The brothers are (implied) the focus of the statue.

Quick Tip for A2: Use is for 1 thing (singular) →\rightarrow The club is big. Use are for 2+ things (plural) →\rightarrow The gifts are small.

Vocabulary Learning

statue (n.)
A three‑dimensional figure made of stone or metal.
Example:The statue was unveiled at the stadium.
football (n.)
A ball used in the sport of soccer.
Example:He loves playing football with his friends.
player (n.)
Someone who plays a sport or game.
Example:She is a talented player on the school team.
brother (n.)
A male sibling.
Example:My brother helps me with my homework.
car (n.)
A vehicle with four wheels that runs on roads.
Example:We drove a car to the park.
accident (n.)
An unexpected event that causes damage or injury.
Example:The accident happened on the highway.
Spain (n.)
A country in southern Europe.
Example:Spain has beautiful beaches.
goals (n.)
Points scored in football.
Example:He scored three goals in the match.
trophies (n.)
Awards given for winning competitions.
Example:The team received trophies after winning the league.
shirt (n.)
A garment worn on the upper body.
Example:He wore his favorite shirt to the game.
number (n.)
A digit or group of digits.
Example:The number 20 is his lucky number.
gold (adj.)
The color of gold metal; also a precious metal.
Example:Gold is a valuable metal.
ribbons (n.)
Long strips of cloth or paper.
Example:She tied ribbons around the gift.
heart (n.)
The organ that pumps blood; also a symbol of love.
Example:The heart beats at 70 times per minute.
fans (n.)
People who support a team or person.
Example:The fans cheered loudly during the match.
stone (n.)
A hard mineral material.
Example:Stone is used to build houses.
gifts (n.)
Items given as presents.
Example:They gave me gifts for my birthday.
opening (n.)
The act of starting or unveiling.
Example:The opening ceremony started at 6 PM.
remember (v.)
To keep something in mind.
Example:I will remember this day forever.
build (v.)
To construct or make.
Example:We will build a new playground.
recycled (adj.)
Made again from old material.
Example:Recycled materials help protect the environment.