Lisbon, Portugal — July 16, 2025
In a dramatic turn in the investigation surrounding Diogo Jota’s fatal car crash, police have publicly released a 3-minute CCTV clip showing the football star at a gas station less than an hour before the tragic incident — and what’s captured in the footage has left his family and investigators shaken.
The video, taken from a security camera positioned above pump station #4, shows Jota exiting his vehicle shortly after midnight and engaging in what appears to be a quiet but intense conversation with a young woman standing near the passenger side of his car.
Though her back is turned to the camera for most of the clip, a critical moment occurs near the 2-minute mark: as Jota turns to open his car door, the woman’s face briefly appears — reflected in the vehicle’s side mirror.
The image, while fleeting, was clear enough to be identified by family members — and, according to a source close to the investigation, the woman is someone they were never told existed.
“When his wife saw the reflection, she froze,” the source said. “No one knew he was meeting anyone that night, let alone someone like her. It changed everything.”
Authorities have not released the woman’s name, but confirmed she is now a “person of interest” and has been contacted for questioning. Police are also reviewing her potential connection to earlier revelations involving Jota’s secret bank account, a hidden note found in his bag, and a private voice recording discovered on his personal devices.
The CCTV footage has been handed over to forensic analysts for enhancement and verification, as officials work to determine whether the woman’s interaction with Jota played any role in the timeline or conditions surrounding the crash.
Public reaction has been swift and emotional. Thousands of fans have taken to social media to demand answers, as the mystery surrounding Jota’s final hours continues to deepen.
What was supposed to be a tragic accident is now turning into something far more complex — and possibly far more disturbing.