Cristiano Ronaldo’s surprising decision to skip teammate Diogo Jota’s funeral was made out of respect for the grieving family, his sister claimed.

Players from Liverpool and Portugal’s national team joined family and friends for the funeral of their teammate Diogo Jota and his brother

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.