Portugal's Cristiano Ronaldo celebrates after winning the Nations League championship at Munich's Allianz Arena, 8 July 2025 ...

One particular name absent from the list of attendees at Diogo Jota's funeral was Portugal captain Cristiano Ronaldo, who opted to skip the last rites of his international teammate.

Katia Aveiro has spoken out in defense of her brother, Cristiano Ronaldo, following public criticism over his absence from the funeral of Portugal teammate Diogo Jota.