Lisbon, Portugal — The inheritance war over late Liverpool striker Diogo Jota’s fortune has exploded into chaos after lawyers revealed the existence of not one, but two separate wills — each leaving his multi-million-pound empire in different hands.
And in the most shocking twist yet, one of the documents allegedly grants 95% of his assets to a single individual, leaving both his widow and parents reeling in disbelief.
Two Wills, Two Stories
In court this week, Jota’s legal team presented a first will, drafted in 2020, which divides his estimated £20 million fortune between his wife, Rute Cardoso, and their three children.
But then, to audible gasps in the courtroom, a second, later-dated will was revealed — naming a mystery beneficiary as the sole heir to 95% of his assets, including luxury properties, foreign accounts, and his investment portfolio.
Who Is the Mystery Heir?
The identity of the person listed stunned both lawyers and family members. While details remain sealed under Portuguese inheritance law, leaks suggest it could be someone shockingly close to Jota’s inner circle — with one source claiming it’s “a name no one in the family ever expected to see.”
The revelation sparked a furious reaction from Jota’s parents, who demanded immediate clarification.
“This is outrageous. Our son would never have signed such a document,” his father reportedly shouted outside the courthouse.
Widow in Tears
Rute Cardoso, who believed she and her children were protected by the first will, was seen leaving the courtroom in tears. Friends close to her say she feels “betrayed and humiliated” by the sudden emergence of the second will.
“She cannot understand how Diogo would leave everything to one person and almost nothing to his children,” a family insider revealed.
Legal Bombshell
The court has now ordered handwriting experts to verify the authenticity of the second will, amid suspicions of forgery or coercion. If found valid, it would leave Jota’s widow and children with virtually nothing.
One legal analyst said:
“This case could set a precedent in Portuguese inheritance law. Two wills, two different stories — only one can stand.”
Fans in Shock
Liverpool fans expressed disbelief online, with hashtags like #JotaMysteryWill and #FamilyDrama trending across social media.
One supporter wrote:
“From hero on the pitch to courtroom scandal off it — this is beyond comprehension.”
⚡ Conclusion:
With two conflicting wills now at the heart of the courtroom drama, the question remains: Did Diogo Jota really intend to leave 95% of his fortune to someone outside his immediate family — or has a shocking betrayal just been uncovered?