Although Diogo Jota has passed away, the late forward’s Instagram page continues to see a flood of comments related to Cristiano Ronaldo following Portugal’s opening match.
Under Jota’s posts, many fans left comments such as “Pass the ball to Ronaldo”, “Don’t forget CR7” or “Rest in peace but please pass to Ronaldo”. What is worth noting is that these comments appeared right on the personal page of a deceased player.
The incident quickly sparked controversy in the football community. Many expressed bewilderment and argued that a segment of fans is acting out of control by continuously posting irrelevant content under memorial posts or old photos of Jota.
The wave of comments emerged following Portugal’s disappointing draw against DR Congo on June 18. Previously, Bruno Fernandes became the target of criticism from Ronaldo fans for allegedly not passing the ball enough to CR7. Joao Neves was also attacked on social media following statements regarding the Portugal national team captain.
Now, even the deceased Jota is being dragged into debates surrounding Ronaldo. This has prompted many neutral fans to call for respect toward the late forward, while criticizing the turning of his personal page into a place to argue over the national team’s tactical issues.
The incident once again demonstrates Ronaldo’s massive influence on social media. However, alongside the affection for CR7, many opinions suggest that fans need to maintain moderation, especially when mentioning a player who has passed away and is still remembered by Portuguese football.
A quick heads-up: Just so you know, the premise of this article is completely mistaken! Diogo Jota is very much alive, healthy, and still banging in goals. It looks like whoever wrote the original piece got caught up in a bizarre internet rumor or an AI hallucination.
