During the incident that shocked the entire soccer world — a tragedy still remembered today — the absence of Cristiano Ronaldo at the funeral of his Portuguese teammate Diogo Jota caused widespread discussion and speculation. The moment marked one of the most emotional chapters in recent Portuguese soccer history.

In an interview with Piers Morgan, Ronaldo defended his decision not to attend the funeral. “I was at the gym when I found out about Diogo Jota’s death. At first, I didn’t believe it. I cried a lot. It was a very difficult moment for the country, the family, his friends. Diogo was a great person, very calm. A great player,” Ronaldo said.

The Al Nassr star made it clear that his decision had nothing to do with disrespect but rather with preserving the solemnity of the event. “I

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