By The Evening Standard | Fictional Feature for Dramatic Storytelling
In a shocking turn that could reshape public understanding of the tragic crash that claimed Diogo Jota’s life, a backpack has been discovered nearly 100 metres from the scene, containing a second mobile phone allegedly belonging to the Liverpool star — and a final written message that is now being closely examined by investigators and family members.
The discovery, made by a local farmer during a routine walk near a wooded embankment, has sparked intense speculation and revived suspicions that the circumstances around Jota’s death were more complex than previously believed.
🎒 The Backpack: What Was Inside?
According to early reports, the black waterproof bag — marked with initials “D.J.” and a training logo — contained:
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A second phone not listed in previous reports
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A folded paper note, handwritten in Portuguese
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A Liverpool keychain, still intact
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A USB stick marked only with the number “3”
Forensics are now underway, but the most talked-about item is the note, which was partially legible even before lab preservation. A source close to the family says the message reads:
“If anything happens… please give this to the fans. They were my home. My everything.”
The message ends with a drawing of three stars, which some believe represent his children.
📱 The Second Phone: A Private Window?
The existence of a second, unregistered phone raises numerous questions. While the primary phone was recovered near the crash site and believed to be his only device, this secondary mobile appears to have been used sparingly — likely for personal recordings and secure messaging.
Tech experts are now decrypting several locked files, believed to contain voice notes, personal videos, and possibly a direct explanation of Jota’s state of mind in the final hours before the crash.
🕵️♂️ New Questions: Why Was It So Far Away?
Perhaps the most puzzling aspect is why the backpack was found 100 metres from the vehicle, on terrain inaccessible by road. This has led some investigators to suspect the bag was thrown or discarded intentionally — possibly during the crash, or by a third party.
“There’s no way it ended up there naturally,” said one crash scene analyst.
“Someone didn’t want this to be found.”
💬 Fans React With Shock and Emotion
The note, if authenticated, would be Jota’s last personal message to his supporters — and the impact is already being felt:
“This isn’t just about a crash anymore. This is about his legacy,” wrote one fan.
“If that message is real… he knew we needed to hear from him.”
🕯 Final Thought
In the silence that follows loss, sometimes a voice breaks through.
Diogo Jota may be gone, but if this note and phone are truly his — his final words were for the fans who stood by him from the beginning.
Whatever secrets remain buried, one thing is certain:
The truth is still out there. And it’s no longer silent.