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

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.

Cristiano Ronaldo skipped Diogo Jota's funeral as the football world said their goodbyes to the fallen Liverpool star and his brotherRonaldo, who is the captain of the Portuguese national team, was expected to lead the nation in sending off his teammateJota and his brother lost their lives in a fatal car crash in the northwestern Spanish city of Zamora on their way from PortoCristiano Ronaldo was a conspicuous absentee from the joint funeral of Diogo Jota and his brother,