Portugal captain Cristiano Ronaldo's absence from teammate Diogo Jota and his brother Andre Silva's funeral on Saturday morning, July 5, has been greeted with backlash.

Soccer Why Cristiano Ronaldo did not attend Diogo Jota’s funeral By Ryan Dunleavy Published July 6, 2025, 2:30 p.m. ET ...

A wake for the two brothers was held yesterday, and their funeral was earlier today in in Gondomar, Portugal. Cristiano Ronaldo, Jota's close friend and Portugal teammate, did not attend.

A deeply emotional funeral was held to honor Diogo Jota and his brother André Teixeira Silva, following the tragic car accident that claimed their lives. The service was attended by numerous current ...

The sister of Cristiano Ronaldo has explained why the Portugal captain didn't attend Diogo Jota's funeral. The Al Nassr striker chose not to attend over concerns his presence would overshadow the day.

Cristiano Ronaldo’s sister, Katia Aveiro, has explained why her brother did not attend the funeral of Liverpool forward Diogo Jota over the weekend.Many fans were surprised that Ronaldo did not go to ...

It's been a week of mourning in the football world, and back in Portugal, with the sad passing of Liverpool player Diogo Jota and his brother, André Silva, in a car crash on July 3. The funeral ...

Portugal’s Cristiano Ronaldo, left, celebrates with his teammate Diogo Jota after he scored his side’s second goal during the Euro 2020 group B qualifying soccer match between Luxembourg and ...

Cristiano Ronaldo, Jota's close friend and Portugal teammate, did not attend. Ronaldo had previously shared a heartfelt tribute to the recently-married 28-year-old on Instagram Friday.

Cristiano Ronaldo absence from Diogo Jota funeral explained as Portugal captain stays away Diogo Jota was laid to rest in Portugal with his Liverpool and international team-mates among those to ...

Diogo Jota was an unused substitute in that game as Ronaldo's hat-trick secured a 3-1 win. Portugal went on to win the Nations League with a 1-0 win against the Netherlands in the final.

Diogo Jota was laid to rest in Portugal with his Liverpool and international team-mates among those to attend the funeral after his tragic death. Comments ByFelix Keith, Patrick Austen-Hardy 13:35 ...