Cristiano Ronaldo's absence from teammate Diogo Jota's funeral sparked controversy. His sister, Katia Aveiro, explained that Ronaldo avoided the event to prevent a media frenzy, recalling the intrusive press coverage during their father's funeral. She emphasized the importance of respecting the grieving family's privacy. Ronaldo expressed his condolences online. Jota, a Liverpool and Portugal player, died in a car crash with his brother.

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