Fake Diogo Jota Foundation Website Disappears After Raising £47,000

A fraudulent website claiming to be the Diogo Jota Foundation, which solicited nearly £47,000 in donations for youth and community causes, has been taken offline amid revelations it had no affiliation with Liverpool FC or Jota's family. The site, established shortly after the footballer and his brother tragically died in a car accident in July 2025, falsely used logos from Liverpool, Unicef, Allianz, and others, all of whom denied any association. The Charity Commission confirmed the foundation never applied for mandatory registration, raising concerns about the legitimacy of the fundraising. Liverpool FC clarified that the club and family were unaware of the site and reiterated their official initiative through the LFC Foundation to honor Jota's legacy with grassroots football programs. Allianz UK announced it is pursuing actions to remove the unauthorized use of its branding. The website domain now displays a blank or privacy screen, and authorities are investigating the situation further.