Porto, July 9, 2025 — In one of the most heartbreaking developments following the tragic accident that claimed the lives of Diogo Jota and his younger brother, a newly leaked image has emerged showing the grief-stricken state of their mother — a photo that has stunned and silenced even the most vocal corners of the football world.
The image, reportedly taken just 48 hours after the funeral, shows Mrs. Maria Silva — mother of the late Liverpool star — seated on the floor of her family home, surrounded by silence and mourning relatives. Her head is resting against a family portrait, and her legs are drawn to her chest as she clutches one of Diogo’s childhood shirts.
“She has not stood up since the second burial,” a close family friend shared anonymously. “Her body is alive, but her soul has collapsed.”
The emotional photo was not intended for public release, but it began circulating on private grief forums before surfacing across social media, where it’s now being described as “the most devastating image from the entire tragedy.”
Family members say Mrs. Silva has refused food on multiple occasions and speaks only in short sentences — mostly about her two sons. In one moment captured by a relative, she reportedly whispered:
“I gave birth to two… and buried both in one week. A mother is not meant to do that.”
Fans from around the world have responded with an outpouring of love and empathy, sending messages, flowers, and digital tributes to the family’s home in Porto. Many are also calling on Liverpool FC and the Portuguese national team to organize a public tribute for Jota’s parents — not just in memory of the players, but in recognition of the family’s unimaginable grief.
“This image should never have existed,” one fan wrote. “It’s a portrait of pain no one should carry — and a reminder of how deeply human our heroes really are.”
While the Jota family has not issued an official response to the leaked image, a family spokesperson asked the public for compassion and privacy as they continue to navigate the unbearable aftermath of a double loss.
In the world of football, goals and trophies may define legacy — but in moments like these, it's the silent weight of a grieving mother that reminds us just how fragile it all truly is.