Cristiano Ronaldo was ABSENT from Diogo Jota’s funeral in their homeland Portugal today 💔👀 pic.twitter.com/AJY6tyDfZd
— Mail Sport (@MailSport) July 5, 2025
The Mirror reports that Cristiano Ronaldo decided not to attend Diogo Jota's funeral out of fear that it might disrupt the atmosphere. pic.twitter.com/2kL0KzIN99
— TCR. (@TeamCRonaldo) July 5, 2025
Cristiano Ronaldo was noticeably absent from the joint funeral of Portugal footballers Diogo Jota and Andre Silva, held on Saturday in Gondomar, near Porto.
Cristiano Ronaldo was noticeably absent from the joint funeral of Portugal footballers Diogo Jota and Andre Silva, held on Saturday in Gondomar, near Porto. The ceremony brought together grieving family members, teammates, and fans to mourn the tragic deaths of the two athletes.
Reports have indicated that the Portugal national team captain was on holiday at the time and was unable to attend the service. Ronaldo, however, paid tribute to Jota in a heartfelt message shared shortly after the news of his passing.
“I’m devastated by the loss of Diogo. He was not only a great player but also a great person. My thoughts are with his family during this incredibly difficult time,” Ronaldo stated.
Jota and Silva were both killed in a car accident earlier this week, sending shockwaves through the Portuguese football community. The sudden loss of two key national team players has prompted tributes from across the sporting world.
Despite his absence, Ronaldo’s message was widely circulated and well-received by fans and fellow athletes. Some have expressed understanding for his decision not to attend, while others have questioned the timing of his holiday.
The Portuguese Football Federation has not commented publicly on Ronaldo’s absence. The joint funeral was marked by emotional tributes and moments of silence, with players and supporters united in mourning.
Both Jota and Silva were considered among Portugal’s brightest football talents, and their deaths have left a lasting void in the national team and among supporters worldwide.
Diogo Jota’s long-time agent Jorge Mendes attended yesterday’s wake after travelling to Spain to spend time with the footballer’s heartbroken loved ones including his widow Rute Cardoso, mum to their three children, while they tried to repatriate his body.
Cristiano has not explained his absence yet on his social media.