A shocking police statement shocked the world this afternoon, at 12:57 CEST on Tuesday, July 29, 2025, after revealing that an envelope hidden in the trunk of Diogo Jota’s car was found among the rubble at the scene of the accident that cost him his life. The news shocked the football community and followers of the late Liverpool striker, especially after it was reported that Jota’s father broke down when reading the first sentence of the contents, the nature of which remains a mystery and has sparked endless speculation.
The accident occurred on July 3 on the A-52 near Cernadilla, Zamora, when the Lamborghini in which Jota and his brother André Silva were traveling left the road and caught fire after a suspected tire blew. Authorities have since investigated the circumstances, and the discovery of this envelope adds a layer of intrigue to a tragedy that had already shocked the sport. Sources close to the Civil Guard indicated that the envelope was discovered during an analysis of the vehicle’s wreckage, hidden among the burned debris, suggesting it could have been intentionally hidden.
The most heartbreaking moment came when Jota’s father, who had traveled to Spain to manage procedures following his son’s death, received the document for review. According to witnesses, he barely read the first line before collapsing, overcome by overwhelming emotion. Paramedics who attended the scene reported that the man suffered an anxiety attack and, although stabilized, refused to share details about what he saw. This reaction fueled theories among fans, who wondered whether the content might reveal something personal, a family secret, or even a clue to the still-unclear cause of the accident.
Speculation on social media, especially on X, has exploded, with theories ranging from a farewell letter written by Jota to a message related to their private life, or even an ignored warning. Some suggest the first sentence could involve a third party, while others believe it could be an emotional statement addressed to his wife, Cardoso Rote, or his three children, whom he married just 11 days before the fateful day. However, the police have maintained a strict silence about the contents, indicating that the envelope is part of the ongoing investigation and that the information will not be released until the forensic analysis is complete.
The Liverpool community and Jota’s Portuguese followers are divided between grief and curiosity. Outside Anfield, where the charges still persist, fans have begun leaving messages demanding clarity, while others are asking for respect for the family’s privacy. Liverpool FC released a brief statement expressing its support for Jota’s loved ones and requesting that speculation be avoided, but the widespread nature of the discovery has made it impossible to contain the wave of public interest.
Spanish authorities, who initially blamed speeding and a burst tire as key factors, are now facing pressure to explain how it could have gone unnoticed during initial inspections. Road safety experts have suggested that the heat of the fire could have preserved the card in the trunk, but the lack of official details has given rise to conspiracy theories, including the possibility of sabotage or a hidden connection in the player’s life.
For now, the contents of the envelope remain sealed, held in judicial custody in Puebla de Sanabria while the investigation progresses. Jota’s father’s breakdown has intensified the drama, and the family has requested privacy, though the public is still hungry for answers. What did he say in that first sentence that could devastate a man already marked by the loss of two children? The truth could redefine the memory of Diogo Jota, but for now, the football world waits in tense silence, aware that this new development could change everything known about his life and his tragic end.
