The family drama surrounding late Liverpool star Diogo Jota has just taken another sensational turn.
Just days after his widow, Rute Cardoso, stunned the public by revealing the existence of a secret Swiss bank account worth millions of dollars under her late husband’s name, Jota’s parents have dropped a bombshell of their own.
In an emotional press conference, the grieving parents declared they would take immediate legal steps to secure the future of their three grandsons, vowing that the money hidden abroad must go directly to them — and not be controlled by Rute.
“This account changes everything,” Jota’s father reportedly told reporters. “Our son’s intention was always clear: his children must be protected. We will not allow outsiders to decide their destiny.”
The announcement has ignited a fierce family conflict, with Rute Cardoso allegedly furious at the implication that she cannot be trusted with her own children’s inheritance. Insiders claim that heated arguments erupted behind closed doors between Jota’s widow and his parents immediately after the account’s details surfaced.
Meanwhile, legal experts warn the Swiss millions could become the center of a long and messy court battle — especially since the bank records reportedly list an unusual co-signer, whose identity has not yet been revealed.
Fans across England and Portugal are left shocked and divided: should the money be placed under the guardianship of Jota’s parents, or does his wife have the rightful claim?
One thing is certain: what began as a private tragedy has now spiraled into a very public war over millions, blood ties, and betrayal.