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Ronaldo was absent from Diogo Jota's funeral. |
Cristiano Ronaldo has once again found himself at the centre of controversy - but this time not for his goals or his attitude, but for his... absence. When striker Diogo Jota died last month, many expected Ronaldo, as captain of the Portuguese national team, to attend the funeral to share his grief with his team-mate's family. However, he did not appear, and this quickly led to criticism on social media and the media.
However, that absence does not mean indifference. At least according to Fernando Gomes - President of the Portuguese Football Federation. He called the wave of criticism aimed at Ronaldo a "huge injustice", and emphasized that CR7 "is extremely attached to Diogo Jota and his family".
“Cristiano always shows great sensitivity in situations like this, even when he is not physically present,” Gomes said, adding that Ronaldo had sent his condolences to Jota’s family in private, and that “what happened afterwards was just made up by outsiders.”
In a world where social media is increasingly becoming a place of moral judgment, Ronaldo, with his global influence, is often cast as a figurehead for all good values. Not attending a funeral? Immediately labeled cold and inhuman. Wearing a black suit and shedding tears? Will be praised as a symbol of humanity. The problem is, no matter which way he chooses, Ronaldo is always judged.
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The absence of Ronaldo - the Portuguese captain - at Jota's funeral still caused controversy. |
The question is: Are we asking too much of a footballer, just because he is Ronaldo? Those close to the Portuguese team all confirm that the relationship between Ronaldo and Jota is very good. Throughout the EURO and World Cup campaigns, CR7 always showed the spirit of supporting his junior. He is not obliged to be present at every social ceremony - especially when his personal schedule and privacy are not public.
The Portuguese Football Federation President’s defense of Ronaldo also reflects another reality: Ronaldo is no longer just a player, but a national icon. And every action, every decision – no matter how small – can become a subject of attack. In the online world, absences can easily be attributed to dark motives, even though the reality can be much simpler.
Diogo Jota's family has not complained so far, which makes the public wonder: are we judging on behalf of the people involved?
At 40, Ronaldo is not only a veteran player, but also someone who has experienced many losses and upheavals. Silence, at times like these, sometimes shows more subtlety than any loud words or actions.
Source: https://znews.vn/ronaldo-bi-che-thieu-tinh-cam-co-dung-post1573590.html
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