Cristiano Ronaldo Addresses Absence at Diogo Jota's Funeral
Football legend Cristiano Ronaldo was notably absent from the funeral of his late Portuguese teammate, Diogo Jota, earlier this year. The football community mourned the tragic loss of Jota and his brother, Andre Silva, who died in a car accident in July.
Ronaldo's Response to Criticism
In a candid interview with Piers Morgan, the 40-year-old striker responded to criticism regarding his decision to skip the funeral. Ronaldo emphasized that his conscience is clear and explained his reasons for not attending.
“Two things; people criticise me a lot. I don’t care about that. When your conscience is good and free, you don’t have to worry about what people say.”
Personal Reasons Behind His Absence
Ronaldo revealed that since the death of his father, he has not visited a cemetery, aiming to avoid turning sensitive moments into media spectacles.
“After my father died, I have never been to a cemetery again. Wherever I go, it is a circus. I don’t go out because, if I go, the attention goes to me. I don’t want this sort of attention.”
On Media Attention During Sensitive Times
He expressed discomfort with the media focus during emotional times, stating that such attention creates a circus around personal moments.
“I don’t like it when you go to a sensitive moment to do interviews, to speak about him, to speak about football. This shows how a circus is life, sometimes.”
Ronaldo concluded by acknowledging that while others may accept the media spotlight, he chooses a different path.
“If you want to be a part of this world, good luck, but I will be a part of another side. People can continue to criticise.”
Summary
Cristiano Ronaldo explained his absence from Diogo Jota's funeral was a personal choice rooted in his private grief and desire to avoid media attention during sensitive times.
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