Cristiano Ronaldo explained, in an interview with English journalist Piers Morgan released this Thursday, November 6, why he missed Diogo Jota’s funeral.
“Two things. People criticize me a lot, I don’t want to know. When you have a clear conscience you don’t have to worry about what they say. After my father’s death, I’ve never been to a funeral again. And where I go is a circus. I don’t go because, if I go, the attention goes to me and I don’t want that. I don’t like it when you go through a sensitive moment and you’re giving interviews… talking about it, talking about football. What is this? This shows how life is sometimes a circus. I don’t want to be part of that world. People can continue to criticize, but I felt good about my decision. I didn’t need to be in the front row. I was thinking about his family, I don’t need to be there in front of them to see what I’m doing. “began by saying the captain of the national team, who referred to the failed striker as a “very good boy”. “A calm boy, a great player. I enjoyed sharing great moments with him. It was sad. I had the opportunity to speak to his family to give support. We have to enjoy life”he added.
The 40-year-old Portuguese international veteran also told where he was when he heard the tragic news: “I was with Georgina, during my rest period, we were in the gym. I couldn’t believe it, I cried a lot. Georgina can confirm that. It was very, very difficult for the family, friends. It was devastating. We have to enjoy the moments and not plan too much for the future. I don’t make long-term plans, because everything can change from one moment to the next. We have to be happy to be here. It was a moment of shock. I still feel his aura in the national team, when he puts on his shirt. He was one of us.”