05-07-2025
Cristiano Ronaldo misses Diogo Jota's funeral? Fans left fuming at Portugal captain
Cristiano Ronaldo was reportedly absent from the funeral of his Portugal teammate Diogo Jota, who tragically passed away in a car accident on Thursday, 3 July. The absence of the national team captain sparked outrage among fans on social media, as many felt he should have been present to honour a teammate with whom he shared success in the UEFA Nations to a report by The Daily Mail, Ronaldo did not attend the service, which took place in Jota's hometown of Gondomar. The news left supporters shocked, especially given Ronaldo's longstanding leadership role within the national drew further attention was the presence of several of Jota's close friends and teammates, including midfielder Rben Neves, who made the journey despite having featured in Al-Hilal's FIFA Club World Cup quarterfinal clash against Fluminense earlier in the day. Neves was even one of the pallbearers at the funeral.
Ronaldo, who is currently not involved in any active competitions, had shared a condolence message on social media but has not been seen in person at the memorial. This contrast in gestures led to mixed reactions online, with many fans expressing disappointment over his of Jota's Liverpool teammates were present at the service, including Virgil van Dijk, Caoimhin Kelleher, and new manager Arne Slot. From the Portugal national team, both Bernardo Silva and Bruno Fernandes attended, offering their support to the family and paying their respects.'Jota will always be in our hearts. He'll be with us at breakfast, lunch, dinner, and during our national team get-togethers — at our PlayStation games, our card games,' Silva told Portuguese broadcaster TVI in an emotional fans attempted to defend Ronaldo, suggesting his presence could have unintentionally shifted the focus away from Jota during such a solemn remains unclear whether Ronaldo intends to attend a later memorial or visit the family privately, but as of now, his absence has left many supporters questioning his decision not to appear publicly at the service.- Ends
