Overview
- In a Nov. 6 interview with Piers Morgan, Ronaldo said he has avoided cemeteries since his father’s death and therefore did not attend.
- He argued his presence would have drawn cameras and attention away from Diogo Jota’s family and said he felt comfortable with his decision.
- Ronaldo said he spoke with Jota’s relatives in private and recalled crying when he learned of the July tragedy.
- Jota and his brother died after a tyre blowout caused their car to leave the A-52 in Spain; a funeral in Gondomar days later drew teammates, as criticism of Ronaldo grew after yacht photos surfaced.
- Ronaldo attended a national-team memorial for Jota in September, and tributes continue, including Liverpool fans’ 20th‑minute applause at Anfield.