🗣️ Cristiano Ronaldo’s sister, Katia Aveiro, has explained why the Portugal captain did not attend Diogo Jota’s funeral. WHAT HAPPENED?

🗣️ Cristiano Ronaldo’s sister, Katia Aveiro, has explained why the Portugal captain did not attend Diogo Jota’s funeral. WHAT HAPPENED?

🗣️ Cristiano Ronaldo’s sister, Katia Aveiro, has explained why the Portugal captain did not attend Diogo Jota’s funeral. WHAT HAPPENED?

Cristiano Ronaldo’s sister, Katia Aveiro, has explained why the Portugal captain did not attend the funeral of his teammate Diogo Jota and Jota’s brother André Silva. Katia shared on Instagram that Ronaldo chose to stay away to avoid creating a media circus that would overshadow the solemn occasion and add more pain to the grieving families. She recalled her own experience with loss and the overwhelming attention from the media and public, emphasizing that true support is about respecting the family’s privacy and pain.

Katia criticized the public and media for focusing on Ronaldo’s absence rather than honoring the memory of the two brothers, calling the criticism “absurdly shameful” and urging people to show respect during such difficult times. She highlighted the importance of understanding the depth of family grief, which cannot be fully grasped unless personally experienced.

Ronaldo had been in contact with Jota’s family, assuring them of his ongoing support. Reports also noted that Ronaldo was on holiday during the funeral, and his decision was made in agreement with those closest to Jota to keep the focus on the family rather than on his global star status, which could have drawn excessive media attention.