Cristiano Ronaldo’s surprising decision to skip teammate Diogo Jota’s funeral was made out of respect for the grieving family, his sister claimed.

Following the tragic passing of Diogo Jota, several global soccer stars gathered in Portugal for his funeral. Cristiano Ronaldo's noticeable absence stirred controversy. Later, his sister explained the reason behind his decision not to attend.

An emotional funeral was held in Gondomar, Portugal, for Diogo Jota and his brother André, with several Portugal national team players and coach Roberto Martínez in attendance. A deeply emotional funeral was held to honor Diogo Jota and his brother André Teixeira Silva,