Zamora, Spain — July 5, 2025
The world of football is still reeling from the tragic loss of Portuguese striker Diogo Jota, who passed away in a car accident earlier this week alongside his younger brother. But a shocking incident during his private funeral has now triggered more heartbreak — and questions.
Sources close to the family reveal that during a private viewing held just before the official burial, Jota’s wife reportedly collapsed in tears and screamed, “That’s NOT him!” after seeing what — or who — was inside the coffin.
“She was completely hysterical,” said one witness, a family member who asked not to be named. “She looked at the body and froze. Then she cried out, ‘This can’t be him — I don’t believe it!’”
The funeral, which took place at a chapel in northern Portugal, had been arranged in haste following the fiery crash that claimed the lives of the Jota brothers. Due to the extent of the damage caused by the accident and the subsequent fire, the bodies were said to be badly charred, requiring rapid identification using personal items and medical records.
But what was meant to be a moment of quiet farewell turned into a chilling scene of confusion and pain.
“The coffin had been sealed for the public ceremony,” the source explained. “Only close family were allowed to view the body privately beforehand. But when she saw it, something clearly wasn’t right to her.”
Some online fans and conspiracy theorists have already started speculating:
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Was there a mix-up in the identification process?
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Was the body in the coffin not actually Jota’s?
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Or is the grief causing blurred perception?
No official statement has been made by Jota’s family or club representatives. A Liverpool FC spokesperson said they were “respecting the privacy of the family at this incredibly difficult time” and would not comment on the funeral proceedings.
However, questions continue to swirl — especially as the coffin was quickly closed again and the burial proceeded quietly, without further media access.
“Everyone’s shaken,” the family source added. “She’s not the kind of person to lose control like that — something definitely shocked her.”
As fans mourn the loss of a beloved footballer, this disturbing twist has left many wondering if the tragedy has even deeper layers yet to be uncovered.