The football world was left stunned when Cristiano Ronaldo did not attend the funeral of his Liverpool teammate and fellow Portuguese forward, Diogo Jota. While Ronaldo initially cited “personal reasons,” the real story is far more emotional and complex. Rupha Ramani reveals how Ronaldo’s painful past, especially the traumatic loss of his father, shaped his difficult decision to stay away, to avoid stealing the spotlight from Jota’s grieving family. From Ronaldo’s sister to the Portuguese FA president, the Al-Nassr captain has found some support after the series of criticisms. Watch the story of respect, loyalty, and the silent struggles of a true leader.