Cristiano Ronaldo was noticeably absent from Diogo Jota and his brother's funeral in Gondomar, Portugal, sparking backlash from fansMany supporters expressed disappointment, especially given Ronaldo's role as Portugal's national team captain and Jota's former teammateWhile some reports suggest Ronaldo may have stayed away for personal reasons,

Superstar athletes Cristiano Ronaldo and LeBron James took to social media Thursday to pay their respects to Liverpool soccer star Diogo Jota following his death.

Jota, just 28, was killed alongside his brother André when the vehicle they were travelling in on the A-52 motorway in Zamora, Spain, came off the road. It's been reported by authorities that one of the car's tyres burst while overtaking another vehicle before catching fire.