Liverpool have released images of a planned memorial to late forward Diogo Jota and his brother Andre Silva, following their deaths last summer.

Jota, 28, and 25-year-old Andre Silva, who played for Portuguese second division club Penafiel, died in a car crash on 3 July in the Spanish province of Zamora.

The sculpture features a flowing heart design – a nod to the Portugal international’s goal celebration – the two brothers’ shirt numbers, 20 and 30, plus the lyrics to Jota’s song, which is sung by Liverpool fans in the 20th minute at every game.

Titled ‘Forever 20’, the club said, externalit celebrates Jota and Andre Silva’s “lives, their bond, and the love and respect felt by family, team-mates and supporters across the world”.

The memorial, which will be located at Anfield on 97 Avenue, has recycled the physical tributes left outside Anfield since Jota’s death by fans paying their respects and incorporated them into the stone plinth.

Liverpool have not yet announced when it will be unveiled but will reveal the date in the future.

Jota joined the Reds from Wolves in 2020 and scored 65 goals in 182 appearances for the club, winning the Premier League, FA Cup and two League Cups during his time on Merseyside.

FIFA has announced an 11-member Technical Study Group for the 2026 World Cup, with former players and coaches set to analyse matches and decide the winners of major individual awards during the tournament.

The panel was unveiled on Monday during a virtual media briefing monitored by The Nation ahead of the competition, which begins next month at Estadio Azteca.

The group will be led by FIFA Senior Football Expert Pascal Zuberbühler and includes former Manchester City defender Pablo Zabaleta, ex-Germany striker and coach Jürgen Klinsmann, Northern Ireland manager Michael O’Neill, former Ghana coach Otto Addo, Costa Rica legend Paulo Wanchope and Brazilian World Cup winner Gilberto Silva.

Others on the panel are Tobin Heath, Jon Dahl Tomasson, Jayne Ludlow and Aron Winter.

FIFA said the group will also decide the winners of the Golden Ball, Golden Glove and Best Young Player awards during the tournament.

The 2026 World Cup will feature 48 teams for the first time, with 104 matches scheduled across the competition.

“The TSG captures the heartbeat of global football.

“By blending expert observation with cutting-edge data, this team will provide the official record of how football is played at the highest level in 2026,” a FIFA spokesperson said.

A betting investor, John Egbokhan, has urged Nigerians, especially youths, to explore opportunities within the nation’s expanding betting and gaming industry responsibly.

Egbokhan gave the advice on Monday during an interview, where he discussed regulation, taxation, and industry prospects.

He described Nigeria’s betting market as one undergoing major transformation, driven by legal reforms, fiscal policies, and increased government oversight.

“Nigeria’s betting industry is entering a defining period, shaped by tax reforms and regulatory changes affecting operators and everyday players,” he said.

He explained that sports betting remained legal since the enactment of the National Lottery Act in 2005.

According to him, the federal regulatory framework historically placed oversight under the National Lottery Regulatory Commission.

“The commission was responsible for licensing operators and monitoring lottery and gaming activities across the country,” he stated.

He, however, noted that recent legal developments had significantly changed the industry’s regulatory structure.

Egbokhan said a 2024 Supreme Court ruling shifted primary gaming oversight to state governments, reshaping the regulatory landscape.

“States are now assuming greater control over betting and gaming activities within their jurisdictions,” he said.

He cited Lagos State Lotteries and Gaming Authority as an example of growing state-level oversight.

“This decentralised system means operators and players must pay closer attention to state-specific rules and compliance obligations,” he added.

Egbokhan also highlighted the increasing influence of taxation on betting activities, particularly within Lagos State.

“In Lagos, a five per cent withholding tax on gaming winnings now applies at payout, directly affecting bettors’ earnings,” he explained.

According to him, the deduction takes place before winnings reach players, making tax awareness increasingly important.

“Bettors must understand how their earnings are calculated and how statutory deductions affect their final payouts,” he said.

Egbokhan noted that while taxation could boost government revenue, it also introduced new complexities.

“Operators still face licensing fees, revenue levies, and other compliance obligations across multiple jurisdictions,” he explained.

He said many Nigerians remained unaware of how taxes are applied or how to verify licensed betting platforms.

“As regulation becomes more fragmented, understanding the rules is becoming just as important as participating in the activity itself,” he said.

Egbokhan urged youths to approach betting as a regulated economic activity, not merely entertainment.

“There are business opportunities in technology, analytics, compliance, and investment within gaming, but responsible participation must always come first.”