The website contained logos from Liverpool, Unicef and a non-profit Portuguese organization that, among other things, regulates collections for charitable purposes and humanitarian aid. For the English magazine, all have confirmed that they have not had any cooperation with the alleged foundation.
Liverpool star Jota and his brother André both died in a car accident in Spain on July 3.
On the website, it was stated that they had collected just over 620,000 kronor, which was supposed to have gone to, among other things, 25,000 meals and that they had helped 300 children with their schooling. It was also stated that the foundation's mission was to "honor Diogo Jota's legacy" and that "every contribution helps us reach even more communities in need."
There was also a quote that was claimed to come from Jota himself: "Football gave me everything. I have always believed in using the sport to give back – to inspire, lift and create opportunities for others to flourish."
The website only accepted donations through cryptocurrency via the transfer service NOWPayments – which denies that any money has gone through their system.
