Lisbon, Portugal — The already bitter feud over the estate of late Liverpool forward Diogo Jota has exploded once more, after his widow, Rute Cardoso, made the unprecedented decision to publicly disclose the footballer’s assets during a live-stream with fans.
The move, which stunned both supporters and the player’s family, has sparked anger from Jota’s parents, who claim they were “humiliated” by the revelation that their share of the inheritance amounted to a fraction of what they expected.
Public Disclosure That Sparked Outrage
In an emotional online broadcast, Cardoso outlined in detail the properties, bank accounts, investments, and trophies that made up Jota’s estate. She told viewers she wanted to be “fully transparent” with fans who “deserved to know the truth” about what Jota left behind.
However, she also disclosed the official division of assets: the majority of the estate was placed in trust for Jota’s three children, while she herself retained control of property holdings.
Shockingly, Jota’s parents were allocated only a minimal monthly allowance — something they reportedly learned only when Cardoso shared the documents live.
Parents’ Reaction
The revelation left Jota’s parents devastated. Family insiders say they were blindsided by the disclosure, claiming they had been kept in the dark about the exact terms of the will until the livestream.
“It was cruel,” one relative told Portuguese media. “They found out with the rest of the world that their son’s entire life’s work had been divided this way. They were expecting security and respect — instead, they got embarrassment.”
Fans Divided
Liverpool supporters flooded social media within minutes of the broadcast. Some praised Cardoso for her transparency, arguing that public disclosure prevents speculation and gossip.
Others criticized the decision as “performative and insensitive”, saying financial matters should have remained private.
One fan wrote: “We wanted to remember Jota for his goals, not watch his family fight over his money on a livestream.”
Legal and Emotional Fallout
Lawyers for Jota’s parents are now said to be considering whether the inheritance division can be challenged, particularly given the scale of the estate and the family’s minimal share.
Meanwhile, the emotional rift between Cardoso and her late husband’s parents has deepened further, with relatives describing relations as “irreparable.”
⚡ Conclusion: What was intended by Rute Cardoso as a gesture of openness has instead ignited a new chapter of pain and controversy. The public nature of the revelation may have satisfied fans’ curiosity — but it has left Jota’s grieving parents feeling more isolated than ever.