According to a NewsVista reporter, Cristiano Ronaldo has sparked both sympathy and debate after choosing not to attend the funeral of fellow Portuguese star Diogo Jota and his brother Andre Silva, who both passed away in a tragic incident.
As cameras rolled in Gondomar during the emotional farewell, Ronaldo’s absence was glaring. Instead of joining other teammates and officials, the 40-year-old was spotted aboard his £5.5 million yacht in Mallorca — a decision that many questioned.
But sources close to the football legend insist it wasn’t out of disrespect.
“He didn’t want to take the spotlight away from the grieving family,” one insider explained. “His presence would have turned the funeral into a media frenzy.”
Rather than make a public appearance, Ronaldo reportedly reached out to Jota’s widow, Rute Cardoso, and her family, promising his full support “in the days, months, and years to come.”
Those familiar with Ronaldo’s personal life say he grieves privately, away from cameras — just as he did when he lost his father years ago. For him, mourning isn’t about the crowd. It’s about compassion.
Still, back home, emotions ran high. Teammates like Bernardo Silva, Diogo Dalot, João Cancelo, and coach Roberto Martinez stood by the family during the tearful farewell. Photos of Rute carrying her husband’s casket moved the nation to tears.
Some critics argued Ronaldo should have shown up regardless, but others — including his sister Katia Aveiro — defended him, reminding the public that not all grief needs to be visible to be real.
In the end, whether present in person or in spirit, Ronaldo’s silent support sent a message that sometimes, true respect is shown away from the cameras.
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