05.07.2025 18:00
A funeral ceremony was held in Portugal for Diogo Jota and his brother Andre Silva, who lost their lives in a traffic accident. The absence of Cristiano Ronaldo at the ceremony drew significant criticism. It was stated that Cristiano Ronaldo did not attend the funeral of Diogo Jota and his brother André Silva in order to avoid disrupting the mourning atmosphere and because his presence would draw attention to himself.
A funeral ceremony was held in Portugal for Portuguese footballer Diogo Jota, who lost his life in a traffic accident in the city of Zamora, Spain, along with his brother Andre Silva.
MANY FOOTBALLERS ATTENDED
Many well-known figures from Jota's family, relatives, and the football community attended the ceremony held at a church in Gondomar, near Porto. Many players from Liverpool and the Portugal National Team were also present at the ceremony.
RONALDO'S ABSENCE DREW REACTION
The absence of Portugal National Team captain Cristiano Ronaldo at the ceremony drew criticism. This development, which received extensive coverage in the Spanish, Portuguese, and English press, also created a significant stir on social media. Some users considered the star player's absence from the ceremony as disrespectful, and criticisms towards Ronaldo quickly increased.
REASON FOR NOT ATTENDING THE FUNERAL
On the other hand, the reason why Cristiano Ronaldo did not attend the funeral has also become clear. According to a report by Mirror, it was stated that Ronaldo did not attend the funeral of Diogo Jota and his brother André Silva due to concerns that the mourning atmosphere would be disrupted and that attention would be drawn to himself if he attended the ceremony.