Cristiano Ronaldo chose not to attend the funeral of his former teammate Diogo Jota, who tragically died in a car accident at 28. Ronaldo feared his presence could distract from the mourning process for Jota's family and friends. Jota and Ronaldo previously played together in the national team and had just achieved success in the Nations League. Ronaldo conveyed his heartfelt condolences on social media, expressing disbelief at Jota's passing. Many Liverpool players attended the funeral to honor their teammate, highlighting the shock felt across the football community.
Cristiano Ronaldo did not attend the funeral of his former teammate Diogo Jota to avoid causing distractions from the event, allowing family and friends to grieve privately.
Diogo Jota, a promising talent at Liverpool and for the Portuguese national team, tragically died in a car accident at the age of 28 alongside his brother.
Ronaldo expressed his condolences to Jota's family saying, 'To your family, your wife and your children, I send my condolences and wish them all the strength in the world.'
Many Liverpool players, including Virgil van Dijk and Curtis Jones, attended Jota's funeral to pay their respects and support each other through this tragedy.
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