LIVERPOOL — In a surprising twist following the tragic death of football star Diogo Jota, a series of private messages allegedly sent by his wife to Liverpool FC have been leaked — and the contents are causing a wave of speculation across the football community.
The messages, which began circulating on encrypted fan forums early this morning, appear to show direct correspondence between Jota’s widow and a senior club liaison officer, shortly after the club confirmed arrangements for his funeral and estate review.
What has stunned fans, however, are the three specific financial requests outlined in her messages — each highly unusual, and none previously made public.
💼 Demand 1: Lifetime Access to the Club’s Private Medical Network
According to the leaked conversation, Jota’s wife reportedly requested permanent access to Liverpool FC’s elite medical facilities, not just for herself and her children — but also for two unnamed relatives.
“Diogo trusted your doctors more than anyone,” she allegedly wrote.
“He always said if anything ever happened, I should come to you.”
The request, while compassionate in tone, is said to be unprecedented for a spouse of a late player.
🏡 Demand 2: Full Transfer of His Anfield Property
The second message allegedly refers to a club-owned townhouse near Anfield where Jota and his family lived during his final months. She is said to have asked for complete ownership of the property, claiming it held “deep personal value” and was “the only home our children have known with their father.”
“It’s not about luxury,” she wrote.
“It’s where they laughed with him. Where he told them stories.”
💰 Demand 3: A Legacy Fund — But Only in His Name
The most debated of the three demands involves a proposed “Jota Legacy Fund” — a philanthropic fund she asked the club to establish, focused on mental health support for young players.
However, the message explicitly requested that no other player’s name be included, and that all materials feature only Jota’s story and image.
Some fans viewed this as heartfelt and fitting, while others on social media questioned the exclusivity of the request.
🔐 Club Has Yet to Comment
Liverpool FC has neither confirmed nor denied the authenticity of the messages but issued a brief statement this morning:
“We continue to support Diogo’s family with sensitivity and discretion. We will not be responding to speculative or unofficial reports.”
A club insider, however, told The Mirror:
“Some of the requests are certainly being taken seriously. Others… will require board-level approval.”
💬 Fans Divided
Online reactions have ranged from sympathy to scrutiny. One supporter posted on X (formerly Twitter):
“She lost her husband. If these things help her and the kids heal, who are we to judge?”
Others were less forgiving:
“These aren’t small favours — they’re serious demands. Feels like a negotiation, not a tribute.”
As the family continues to grieve, the club faces a sensitive crossroads: how to honour a beloved player’s memory — and support his widow — without setting new, controversial precedents.