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

Five-time Ballon d'Or winner Cristiano Ronaldo skipped Diogo Jota’s funeral to avoid a media frenzy, choosing instead to mourn privately from his £5.5m yacht.

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.