Shocking Revelation in Diogo Jota Case: Final Text to “M” Deleted 14 Minutes Later
The investigation into the tragic deaths of Liverpool footballer Diogo Jota and his brother André Silva in a car crash on July 3, 2025, near Zamora, Spain, has uncovered another startling detail. Spanish authorities have revealed that Jota’s last text message, sent at 11:43 PM—47 minutes before the fatal crash—was not to his wife, Rute Cardoso, but to a contact saved only as “M” in his phone. Even more intriguing, the message was deleted from Jota’s device just 14 minutes later, at 11:57 PM, coinciding with the time a mysterious location pin was sent from his phone. This new evidence, alongside a cryptic voicemail to a blocked number, GPS data showing an unexpected route, and a torn-up letter warning “You’ll Regret This Drive,” has intensified speculation about the events leading up to the tragedy that claimed the lives of the 28-year-old Premier League star and his 25-year-old brother.
The Crash and Mounting Mysteries
Diogo Jota, a beloved forward who played a pivotal role in Liverpool’s 2024-25 Premier League title win, and his brother André, a professional footballer for Penafiel FC, died when their Lamborghini Huracan veered off the A-52 highway near Cernadilla, Zamora, after a suspected tire blowout. The vehicle burst into flames, leaving no survivors. Initial reports suggested Jota was driving to Santander to catch a ferry to England for Liverpool’s pre-season training, as he was advised against flying due to recent lung surgery. However, GPS data later revealed that Jota’s route deviated from the expected path to Santander, raising questions about his true destination.
Previous findings have deepened the mystery. A voicemail to a blocked number, ending with “Tell her… I tried,” suggested Jota was reaching out to an unidentified individual. A location pin sent at 11:57 PM, minutes before the crash, is under investigation to determine its recipient. Most recently, a torn-up letter found in the glovebox, marked with red lipstick and bearing the words “You’ll Regret This Drive,” hinted at a possible warning or personal conflict. Now, the discovery of a deleted text message to a contact labeled “M” adds another layer of intrigue to an already complex case.
The Text Message to “M”
According Gong.bg, a source close to the investigation, Jota’s phone records show that at 11:43 PM on July 2, 2025, he sent the text message to a contact saved as “M.” The content of the message has not been disclosed, as it was deleted from his device at 11:57 PM—moments before the location pin was sent. Spanish authorities, specifically the Guardia Civil’s traffic division in Zamora, are working to recover the deleted message through forensic analysis of Jota’s phone, which was partially damaged in the fire. The timing of the deletion, coinciding with the location pin, has led investigators to explore whether the two are connected and whether Jota himself deleted the message or if someone else had access to his device.
The identity of “M” remains unknown, and police have not confirmed whether the contact is linked to the blocked number from the voicemail or the recipient of the location pin. The single-letter contact name has sparked speculation about whether it represents a codename, an initial, or a deliberate attempt to obscure the recipient’s identity. Could “M” be a friend, a family member, or someone outside Jota’s immediate circle? The deletion of the message suggests an intent to conceal its contents, raising questions about what Jota was communicating and why it was erased so quickly.
Piecing Together the Clues
The text to “M” is the latest in a series of puzzling discoveries. The voicemail, sent to a blocked number and ending with “Tell her… I tried,” has already prompted theories about an unidentified woman in Jota’s life. The GPS data, showing Jota was not heading to Santander, suggests he may have been traveling to meet someone or had altered his plans. The location pin at 11:57 PM, potentially sent to the same blocked number, indicates Jota was sharing his whereabouts shortly before the crash. The torn-up letter, with its ominous warning and red lipstick trace, further implies that Jota may have been aware of a risk or conflict tied to his journey.
Investigators are exploring possible connections between these elements. Was “M” the intended recipient of the voicemail, the location pin, or the letter? The red lipstick on the letter has led to speculation about a female figure, possibly linked to “M” or the “her” mentioned in the voicemail. Forensic teams are analyzing the phone’s data to recover the deleted text and identify “M,” while also cross-referencing it with the blocked number and location pin recipient. The letter’s reconstruction continues, with experts hoping additional fragments will reveal more of its message. The presence of an untreated oil patch on the A-52, noted in earlier reports, and the loosened gravel shoulder, disturbed 48 hours before the crash, are also being examined as potential contributing factors to the tire blowout.
Challenges in the Investigation
The investigation faces significant hurdles. The fire that engulfed the Lamborghini destroyed much of the physical evidence, complicating forensic analysis of the vehicle and Jota’s phone. The deleted text message may be recoverable, but partial data corruption could limit what investigators can retrieve. The letter’s torn and charred state makes reconstruction slow, and the red lipstick trace, while a promising lead, requires a match to a specific individual to be conclusive. The GPS data, while revealing an unexpected route, does not clarify Jota’s intended destination, and the absence of CCTV footage for seven minutes during the crash—whether due to a technical failure or otherwise—adds to the challenge.
Two Portuguese lorry drivers, José Aleixo Duarte and Azevedo, who witnessed the crash, have disputed police claims that Jota was speeding, asserting that the A-52’s poor condition and darkness were significant factors. Their testimony, combined with a report of an unusual right-turn input on Jota’s steering wheel 4.2 seconds before the collision, suggests the possibility of external interference or a road hazard, such as the oil patch or a metallic shard found near the crash site that did not belong to the Lamborghini. These elements, alongside the text to “M,” fuel speculation about whether the crash was purely accidental or influenced by other factors.
The Football Community’s Grief
The football world continues to mourn Jota and André Silva, with tributes from teammates, rivals, and fans. Liverpool retired Jota’s number 20 shirt, and players like Darwin Núñez, who replicated Jota’s goal celebration in a recent match, and Virgil van Dijk, who carried a floral tribute at the funeral, have honored his memory. Fans have left scarves, flowers, and messages at Anfield, with one placard reading, “Diogo lives forever.” Jota’s wife, Rute Cardoso, who discovered a hidden voice message in a gift Jota left for their anniversary, has been supported by the club and community as she navigates her grief. The emotional weight of Jota’s final Instagram post, captioned “A day we will never forget” about his June 22 wedding, and his comment to Rute, “But I’m the lucky one,” has resonated deeply with fans.
A Growing Enigma
The discovery of the deleted text to “M” has heightened public and media interest in Jota’s final moments. Who was “M,” and why was the message deleted so soon after being sent? Does it connect to the voicemail’s “her,” the location pin, or the lipstick-marked letter? As Spanish authorities work to recover the message and piece together the letter, the investigation is delving into Jota’s personal and professional life for clues. While the tire blowout remains the primary cause of the crash, the accumulating mysteries—coupled with reports of a 37-second stop 14 km before the accident, an unexplained right-turn input, and a metallic shard—suggest there may be more to the story. For now, the football world mourns a “friend to everyone,” as described by Liverpool manager Arne Slot, while awaiting answers to a tragedy that grows more complex with each revelation.
