Ronaldo Explains Why He Missed Diogo Jota's Funeral, Revealing Personal Struggles

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Cristiano Ronaldo has finally spoken out about his decision to skip Diogo Jota's funeral, sparking widespread criticism from fans. The Portugal captain faced backlash for not attending the service, with many feeling that he should have been there to pay his respects to his fallen teammate. Jota and his brother were tragically killed in a car accident in Spain, with numerous national and club teammates in attendance at the funeral. However, Ronaldo chose not to go, citing a desire to avoid drawing attention to himself. In a candid interview on Piers Morgan's podcast, Ronaldo opened up about his personal struggles following Jota's death. He revealed that he was initially in shock and cried a lot when he heard the news, but ultimately decided not to attend the funeral in order to avoid a media circus. Ronaldo explained that he has a personal policy of not attending funerals after his own father's passing, and he didn't want to put Jota's family through the same ordeal. He also stated that he had spoken with the family and offered his support, but chose not to attend the service. The Portugal captain has long been known for his strong sense of self, and he made it clear that he doesn't let criticism get to him. 'When you feel that your conscience is good and free, you don't have to worry about what people say,' he said. Ronaldo's decision to skip Jota's funeral has left many fans divided, but the Portugal captain has made it clear that he acted with kindness and compassion, even if it wasn't in the way that everyone expected.