In a dramatic and emotional statement that has stunned fans and legal experts alike, the widow of late Liverpool star Diogo Jota has announced that she will not receive a single penny from her husband’s multi-million-pound estate.
Speaking through the family’s legal representative earlier this morning, she confirmed that, per Diogo Jota’s final wishes, 100% of his assets — including property, investments, and earnings from Liverpool FC — will be redirected toward a cause he kept secret until his death.
“This Was His Choice — And I Honour It”
In a prepared statement released by the family’s solicitor, Jota’s wife said:
“I was aware of parts of Diogo’s plan, but not all. I now know he wanted everything he built to go toward something he believed was bigger than himself. And I will honour that.”
She added that while she and the children are “not left unprotected,” she has voluntarily declined personal inheritance in accordance with Jota’s private instructions.
Where Is the Money Going? The Lawyer Reveals…
Jota’s attorney, Hugo Barros, then dropped the bombshell:
“Per the late Mr. Jota’s final legally binding testament, the entirety of his estate — estimated at over £37 million — is to be transferred into a private trust fund designated for rehabilitating youth footballers whose careers were destroyed by injury, abuse, or corruption.”
The fund, named The Silent Boots Foundation, had been registered anonymously in 2023, with Jota listed under a pseudonym. According to Barros, Jota had been contributing to it quietly for over a year, and had even recorded a video message to be played when the fund is officially launched.
Football World Reacts
Fans and pundits across Europe have reacted with a mixture of shock, admiration, and deep emotion. Former teammate Jordan Henderson posted:
“He never said a word. This is the most Diogo thing ever. Quiet, thoughtful, massive heart.”
Gary Neville called the move “unprecedented,” saying:
“I’ve never seen a footballer of this calibre redirect everything like this. Not to family, not to luxury, but to damaged dreams.”
A Legacy Beyond Football
Jota’s move is now being hailed as one of the most selfless acts in modern sports history. Legal experts note that this kind of total estate redirection, especially involving a young family, is virtually unheard of in the world of elite football.
The Silent Boots Foundation is expected to open officially in the coming weeks, with trustees already beginning to vet applicants — many of whom are former academy players who suffered career-ending injuries or were dismissed due to internal scandals.
His Wife’s Final Words
Before leaving the press conference, Jota’s widow said only this:
“He told me once, ‘I play for the ones who never made it. That’s who I want to be remembered for.’”
And now, he will be.
This is a developing story. Full details of the Silent Boots Foundation to be released soon.