CRISTIANO RONALDO was branded a “tramp” and ordered to leave Madeira by a politician after photos emerged of the Juventus star out enjoying a family stroll during the coronavirus crisis.
Madeira-based GP Rafael Macedo launched the unbelievable attack on Facebook after seeing the pictures of Ronaldo going out for a walk on his home island with girlfriend Georgina Rodriguez and their children.
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Cristiano Ronaldo was branded a ‘tramp’ for going outside in Madeira with his familyCredit: AFP or licensors
The post raged: “I want that animal who’s come from Italy to stay at home. Get me that tramp out of Madeira.”
But in a second post, he backtracked, insisting: “My account was hacked. I would never make those low-level comments about our CR7.
“It’s not the first time this has happened and I have now changed my passwords.
“I ask for Ronaldo’s forgiveness. I will change passwords from now on every week.
“Hackers are out there so be very careful. I will be very attentive.
He said in a further post that he would be contacting police, adding: “I would never use offensive words like this.
“I apologise to everyone, but above all CR7 and his family, who I admire a lot, for what’s happened.”
His apology came after Ronaldo’s sister slammed the politician, who belongs to a small pro-OAP party, for his initial comments.
Elma Aveiro called Mr Macedo “abnormal”, adding in later-deleted Instagram post: “I’m proud of my roots, I haven’t got a degree but I’ve got much more education than lowlife like this. Nobody, including my brother, deserves these things.”
Ronaldo, 35, caused surprise by going for his weekend stroll in Madeira despite ongoing coronavirus fears.
Portugal has a voluntary lockdown, meaning people can go out if they are respectful of other people.
Three Juventus teammates have tested positive for the virus, and he has been holed up at his luxury home overlooking the Atlantic Ocean with family after leaving Italy to return to Madeira.
Some claimed that Cristiano was not setting a good example by taking to the streets, although others said he deserved to be able to get some fresh air with his young kids after so much time cooped up indoors.
Ronaldo has recently been linked with a move away from Juventus – with the Serie A club rumoured to be considering selling him to help balance the books after losing out on millions because of the coronavirus pandemic.
Ronaldo has been holed up with family in MadeiraCredit: Instagram @cristiano
The former Manchester United and Real Madrid forward urged people to stay indoors again on Monday in another adorable photo he shared on Instagram showing him relaxing with twins Mateo and Eva and two-year-old Alana.
He captioned the post: “In this difficult moment for the whole world, let’s be thankful for the things that matter – our health, our family, our loved ones.
“Stay home and let’s help all the health workers out there fighting to save lives.”
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