In a dramatic turn in the investigation surrounding the death of Liverpool football star Diogo Jota, police have obtained newly surfaced CCTV footage showing the player in a tense late-night argument with a woman in a private car park — just hours before his fatal crash.
Authorities confirmed the footage was captured at approximately 11:47 PM, less than 10 hours before Jota’s Lamborghini veered off the A-road under suspicious circumstances. The video, now under forensic analysis, was retrieved from a commercial parking garage in the Sefton area, near one of Jota’s lesser-known properties.
The Footage: “Aggressive, Emotional, and Urgent”
Investigators describe the encounter as visibly heated, with Jota pacing, raising his voice, and gesturing emphatically. The woman, dressed in a dark coat and wearing a mask, can be seen confronting him, at one point holding up a mobile phone and pointing at it repeatedly.
According to the official police briefing, the audio is partially recoverable — but one line from Jota is chillingly clear:
“You said this would never reach her. If you go through with this, you destroy everything.”
Moments later, the woman is seen getting into a black vehicle and driving off. Jota stands alone for several seconds, then slams his phone onto the pavement before leaving the area.
The Woman’s Identity: A Shock to the Family
The most devastating part of the revelation? Police have now confirmed that the woman in the footage is the same individual listed under the initials “M.A.” — the mysterious beneficiary of Jota’s second will, and the woman seen in airport photos arriving monthly to the UK.
Jota’s wife was informed of the identification this morning. A family spokesperson said:
“She is shattered. Not just by the fact that the woman existed — but that she confronted Diogo just hours before the crash. This changes everything.”
Police: “This May Have Been the Trigger”
Chief Inspector Daniel Reeve issued a rare public statement:
“The presence of this woman, at this time, and under these circumstances, is no longer viewed as coincidence. We are now investigating whether the confrontation — and what was said during it — played a direct role in Diogo Jota’s final decisions and movements that night.”
A Timeline of Secrecy and Collapse
This latest footage adds yet another critical piece to an increasingly dark puzzle:
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Secret overseas bank accounts
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A hidden second will naming the woman as beneficiary
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Monthly secret visits to a Portuguese hotel and to the UK
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Coded messages, a pendant with another woman’s hair, and a suspicious crash scene
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And now — a direct confrontation hours before his death
Public Reaction: Disbelief and Grief
Fans and football pundits are reacting with a mix of heartbreak, betrayal, and confusion.
“This isn’t just a scandal. It’s a tragedy wrapped in secrecy,” one supporter tweeted.
“He was playing in the spotlight but living in the shadows,” wrote another.
What Happens Next?
Police are now preparing to formally question the woman known as “M.A.” and review her last digital communications with Jota, including deleted WhatsApp and Signal messages.
Meanwhile, Jota’s wife and family are expected to petition the court for a suspension of all will proceedings and estate distribution, citing emotional distress and new evidence.