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.

Jota, who played for Liverpool in the English Premier League since 2020 and was a member of the Portuguese national team since 2019, was with Silva in a car near Zamora, Spain when it crashed. The accident remains under investigation, with speeding and a tire blowout looked at as possible causes.