Cristiano Ronaldo’s surprising decision to skip teammate Diogo Jota’s funeral was made out of respect for the grieving family, his sister claimed.

Cristiano Ronaldo's sister, Katia Aveiro, has explained why the Portugal captain did not attend Diogo Jota's funeral amid backlash from the public.

Five-time Ballon d'Or winner Cristiano Ronaldo skipped Diogo Jota’s funeral to avoid a media frenzy, choosing instead to mourn privately from his £5.5m yacht.