JUVENTUS star Cristiano Ronaldo enjoys nothing more than spending time with his family when he’s off the pitch.
And mum Maria Dolores dos Santos Aveiro, who is currently in hospital in Madeira after suffering a stroke, plays a hugely influential role in the five-time Ballon d’Or winner’s life.
Cristiano Ronaldo with Real Madrid club president Florentino Perez and his motherCredit: AFP or licensors
Who is Cristiano Ronaldo’s mother?
Maria Dolores dos Santos Aveiro and Ronaldo’s father, Jose diniz Aveiro, raised the footballer and his siblings in the Funchal parish of Santo Antonio.
But during the film documentary entitled Ronaldo, she admitted that she considered having an abortion when she was pregnant with him.
In the film, she says: “He is a child that I wanted to abort. God didn’t want that to happen and I was blessed because of that and God didn’t punish me.
“Sometimes Ronaldo makes fun of me and says ‘You didn’t want me to be born. But now you see that I’m here helping all of you.’ And, well, sometimes we have a laugh about that.”
Cristiano Ronaldo and his mother during a press conferenceCredit: Getty Images – Getty
Dolores attempted to stay out of the public eye until she created social media profiles last year.
She now regularly updates her followers with pictures of herself and relatives.
In July 2018 she denied that she tried to talk her son into rejoining Manchester United.
In March 2020, she was admitted to Dr Nelio Mendonca Hospital in her native island of Madeira after suffering a stroke.
Local media reported that she was “conscious and stable” while Ronaldo rushed to be at her side.
Cristiano Ronaldo poses with his mother and son in front of his four Golden Boot trophiesCredit: AFP – Getty
How many siblings does Cristiano Ronaldo have?
Cristiano Ronaldo has two elder sisters, Elma and Lilianna Catia, and a brother named Hugo.
He grew up in a Catholic and impoverished home, sharing a room with his brothers and sisters.
Ronaldo has spoken out about his lack of relationship with his father – who died of liver disease aged 53.
Dolores now lives very closely with the footballer, his partner Georgina Rodriguez and his four children.
She has been previously photographed on social media babysitting Alana Martina, Eva, Mateo and Cristiano Ronaldo Jr.
Dolores has not remarried after the death of her husband but is said to be dating Jose Andrade.
What is Maria’s job?
Ronaldo’s mum spends much of her time raising her grandchildren.
She posts many pictures on social media showing her looking after the kids.
You can follow her on Instagram @doloresaveiroofficial.
She is also the owner of a restaurant in Brazil named Casa Aveiro.
Dolores opened the business on July 9 following the success of their first diner in their home island of Madeira.
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Source: Soccer - thesun.co.uk
