The reason for Cristiano Ronaldo’s absence from Diogo Jota’s funeral

The reason for Cristiano Ronaldo’s absence from Diogo Jota’s funeral Cristiano Ronaldo declined to attend the funeral of his sibling Andre Silva and his fellow Portugal teammate Diogo Jota. Ronaldo was in direct communication with Jota’s parents and her companion, Rute Cardoso, according to Portuguese outlet A Bola.

 

 

 

 

The “best option” was for the former Manchester United star to remain absent, as his presence would have attracted “excessive attention” during a period when discretion was necessary. His intention was to demonstrate empathy and solidarity without inciting a potential media hysteria that would have been “more detrimental than advantageous.”

 

 

 

 

 

Katia Aveiro, Cristiano Ronaldo’s sister, provided an explanation for the Portugal captain’s decision not to attend Jota’s memorial. In an emotive Instagram post, Katia expressed her grief: “When my father passed away. In addition to the anguish of loss, we were confronted with an abundance of cameras and curious observers at the cemetery and other locations. Additionally, the accessibility of attention was not as prevalent as it is today.

 

 

 

 

The children were unable to exit the chapel at any point; the only time it was feasible was during the burial ceremony, as the pandemonium was so intense. The funeral was attended by presidents and coaches of the national team at the time, including Luís Filipe Scolari. I cannot recall encountering any of them. They certainly extended a warm welcome to me.

 

 

 

 

My vision was impaired by the agony. “Regarding family, pain, and genuine support…” Until you undergo it, you will never comprehend its significance. If an individual sends me a message that criticises my brother’s actions, I will block it (completely disregard it); that is, they will only do so once. It is beginning to become fatiguesome. The fervour.

 

 

 

 

The criticism for nothing, I reiterate, for nothing… A society that is ailing… Each of us has a family. It is absurdly shameful to observe television channels, commentators, and social media platforms that emphasise an absence rather than respectfully honouring the grief of a family that has been mutilated by the loss of two brothers. I am even embarrassed to observe.

 

 

 

 

Regrettable. “And so the world progresses… Society and opinion.” Currently, they are of no value. Their own selves have evolved into bottomless voids. I am apologetic… War is also comparable to this. I assure you. Human depravity is also a form of conflict. And we must continue to resist it on a daily basis. “And so it continues.”