Portuguese players Diogo Jota and his brother André Silva lost their lives in a car accident this week. National team captain Cristiano Ronaldo did not attend Jota's funeral, which has sparked much discussion.
Camel Live has learned that this decision was made jointly by Ronaldo and Jota's family and friends. They wished to avoid excessive media attention and prevent additional distress to the player's family. Both Ronaldo and Jota's closest inner circle believed that absence was the optimal choice. Ronaldo gave assurances to Jota's family that he would remain available for support if needed, and he has communicated with Jota's parents and wife, Rute.
