Rute Cardoso, Widow of Diogo Jota, Revealed the Last Message She Sent to Her Husband Before the Accident and Death

The late Liverpool football player had received a final message from his wife before the accident that took his life

Diogo Jota's Accident

Diogo Jota's accident quickly became a story that resonated far beyond the soccer field and impacted the entire world. Since his death a year ago, new details have emerged about the personal loss experienced by those close to him, as evidenced in particular by the last message his wife sent him, which he never received.

Details of the accident

The accident occurred eleven days after the 28-year-old striker married his girlfriend, Rute Cardoso, in the city of Porto. He was traveling back to the British Isles when his car crashed on a highway in northern Spain; this tragic accident claimed his life and that of his brother, André Silva. Various theories have been put forward regarding the causes of the accident. Jota was traveling in a Lamborghini through the north of the country because he had been advised not to fly due to the condition of his lungs, and one possible theory is that, while attempting to pass another vehicle, one of the tires blew out, causing the car to lose control.

Emotivo homenaje de Rute Cardoso a Diogo Jota.

The message from Jota's wife

Minutes before the accident, according to excerpts from her husband's biography, Diogo Jota had received a message from his wife: “Honey, when you stop, call me, I have something to show you here,” said Rute Cardoso, referring to a wedding video she had recently received. His wife became concerned when she didn't receive a response.

His loss was immediately felt by his team, Liverpool, and his family, and athletes from around the world paid tribute to the late player.