Porto, Portugal — July 16, 2025
In yet another dramatic twist following the tragic death of Diogo Jota, the footballer’s mother has reportedly uncovered a chilling unsent email hidden in his personal laptop — one that has now prompted the family to take legal action.
According to sources close to the family, the email was found in the “Drafts” folder of Jota’s private Gmail account, never sent but clearly composed shortly before his fatal accident. The subject line read only: “If anything happens to me…” — but what followed was even more disturbing.
The body of the email, described by insiders as both emotional and cryptic, was addressed to a person whose name shocked the family. Authorities have not released the identity publicly, but it is confirmed that the recipient is not a known family member, close friend, or associate.
“The name raised immediate red flags,” a source familiar with the legal response stated. “It was someone none of us had ever heard of — and the way Jota wrote to them felt deeply personal, almost like a warning or confession.”
The unsent message reportedly included concerns over “pressure,” “threats,” and a line suggesting that something “wasn’t safe anymore.” While police are currently reviewing the email for its legal and psychological implications, the family has already contacted lawyers to pursue civil proceedings against the named individual.
“This wasn’t just a random draft,” said a Lisbon-based attorney now representing the family. “Depending on the full context, it could be grounds for serious investigation.”
As Jota’s fanbase grapples with the growing list of unanswered questions — including hidden bank accounts, a cryptic diary entry, and a disturbing audio message — this latest discovery adds yet another layer to what is becoming one of football’s most mysterious and emotionally charged tragedies.
Police have not commented on whether the email was deliberately left unsent or interrupted by external circumstances, but forensic analysts are now examining the metadata to determine the exact time and location it was written.
What remains clear is that Diogo Jota had more to say before his sudden death — and the truth may still be buried in the unsent messages he left behind.