Overview
- He says his presence at the July service would have shifted attention to him and created a media circus.
- Ronaldo describes being shocked by Jota’s death, saying he cried and calling the loss devastating for many.
- He says he spoke privately with Jota’s family and offered support away from cameras.
- His decision not to attend drew criticism at the time as many club and Portugal teammates were present.
- Reports note that Jota, a Liverpool and Portugal forward, died in a car accident on July 3.