LONDON — [29 July 2025]
A stunning new development has emerged in the ongoing investigation into the death of Portuguese footballer Diogo Jota. Police have reportedly unlocked a previously hidden folder in the late player’s iCloud account — and what they found has triggered a wave of questions about Jota’s private life.
According to a senior official involved in the digital forensic operation, the encrypted folder was only recently accessed after weeks of failed attempts. Once opened, authorities discovered 45 photographs, each taken in the exact same hotel room over a period of three years — from mid-2021 to late 2024.
“It wasn’t just the recurrence of the setting — it was the tone and intimacy of the photographs that raised red flags,” said the source, who asked not to be named due to the sensitive nature of the content.
All 45 images were geotagged to a discreet luxury hotel in Lisbon, Portugal. While most photos appeared casual, others, investigators confirmed, were more personal in nature. What makes the discovery even more baffling is that multiple women appear across the set, though none have been publicly identified — and none match the profile of Jota’s wife.
Jota, who had been with Liverpool FC since 2020 and was known for his quiet life off the pitch, reportedly stayed at this particular hotel regularly — always alone and always booking under a different name.
Emotional Fallout
The player’s widow, who is said to have cooperated with investigators, was “devastated” upon learning of the folder’s contents. A close family member told The Guardian:
“She had no idea he was even travelling to Lisbon that frequently, let alone staying at the same hotel each time. The betrayal goes beyond the photos — it’s what they represent.”
The discovery has sparked renewed speculation about Jota’s final months, particularly surrounding his travel and financial records, which are now under review. A parallel investigation has been launched into the origin of funds used for the Lisbon trips, as some sources suggest they were not reflected in Jota’s official accounts.
Club Reaction
Liverpool FC declined to comment on the findings, citing the ongoing nature of the investigation. However, a club staffer admitted,
“The man we saw every day at training was calm, kind, and dedicated. This other side… no one at the club could’ve guessed it.”
Fans have taken to social media with a mix of heartbreak, outrage, and disbelief. Some demand the full release of the image metadata and timeline, while others call for compassion, noting that Jota is no longer here to explain the photos or his decisions.
For now, investigators are treating the content of the folder as potentially critical evidence — not only in understanding the circumstances surrounding Jota’s death, but also in uncovering whether any external individuals may have had access to, or influence over, the footballer’s personal life.
More updates are expected as authorities prepare a detailed digital timeline of his travel and communication in the years leading up to the tragic incident.