Title: Ronaldo Explains Absence from Teammate’s Memorial, Citing Personal Principle
A Personal Decision Amid Public Scrutiny
Global football star Cristiano Ronaldo has publicly addressed his absence from the memorial and funeral services for his late Portuguese national teammate, Diogo Jota. His non-attendance had drawn attention and questions from certain quarters.
A Principle of Privacy
In his explanation, Ronaldo cited two deeply personal reasons for his decision. The football icon revealed that he has maintained a personal principle of not visiting cemeteries since the passing of his own father. Furthermore, he expressed a desire to preserve the solemnity of the occasion, stating that his presence at such events inevitably transforms them into a public spectacle, drawing focus away from the purpose of paying respects. He emphasized that he did not want this to happen, choosing instead to honor his teammate’s memory in a private manner that aligned with his personal convictions.