Funeral held for Diogo Jota and André Silva in Portugal

Cristiano Ronaldo, Jota's close friend and Portugal teammate, did not attend. Ronaldo had previously shared a heartfelt tribute to the recently-married 28-year-old on Instagram Friday. "It doesn't make sense. We were just together in the national team, and you had just gotten married" Ronaldo said of Jota.

Why Did Cristiano Ronaldo Skip the Funeral? According to Portuguese media, Cristiano Ronaldo made a conscious decision not to attend in order to avoid media attention that could distract from the intimate and respectful nature of the ceremony.

The Al-Nassr star's decision to stay away was agreed to be the "best option" as his presence would have drawn "excessive attention" at a time when discretion was required. His gesture was meant to show empathy and solidarity without igniting a potential media frenzy that would have been "more harmful than beneficial."