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CRISTIANO RONALDO’S mum has revealed her ten-year-old grandson Cristiano Jr begged her: “Grandma don’t die.”Dolores Aveiro also confessed she was so unsure she’d pull through after her stroke the first thing she did when she woke up was telling her eldest daughter Elma the code for the safe where she kept her valuables.
Cristiano Ronaldo’s son begged his grandma not to die when she had her stroke last yearCredit: Instagram
Dolores Aveiro opened up on her experiences during a TV interview in PortugalCredit: Dois às 10
The 66-year-old, who was rushed to hospital in her native island of Madeira on last spring, said in an emotional TV interview in which she broke down in tears: “I got up to go to the bathroom and fainted and fell.
“When I came round I tried to get up but realised the left side of my body was paralysed.
“I called my partner Jose Andrade and told him I wasn’t feeling well and asked him to dial 999.
“I don’t remember getting to the hospital.”
The mum-of-four, who has also battled breast cancer, told interviewer Maria Botelho Moniz on Portuguese TV station TVI: “My children gave me a lot of strength.
“It was hard and I thought it was the end for me.
“When I saw my eldest grandson Cristianinho come into my room to visit me, it was a huge shock for me.
“I begged God not to take me, I want to see my grandchildren grow up and that’s what happened. There was a lot of faith there, but it was hard.”

She added: “I saw all my children cry, although they didn’t want to worry me.
“I’ve been operated on both breasts and that was never as hard as this has been.
“When Cristianinho saw me cry so much, he told me, ‘Grandma don’t die.’
“It moved me. When he phones he always asks me if I’m better. I live for my family, especially my grandchildren.”
Dolores was rushed to Madeira’s Nelio Mendonca Hospital on March 3 last year after suffering an ischemic stroke, caused by a blood clot that blocks or plugs a blood vessel in the brain.
She was later transferred to a private hospital on the island.
Ronaldo flew from his home in Italy to be by her side.
Revealing her memory was not affected by her health scare but she was worried she would not not survive, Dolores admitted: “When I opened my eyes and saw my eldest daughter by her side, I didn’t know what might happen to me and and said, ‘Elma, I haven’t given you the code for my safe.’
Life is taking one day at a timeDolores Aveiro
“I gave her the number, just like that, despite her telling me: ‘Mum, I don’t want to know the number.’
“When she tried it, the safe opened and that made me sure my memory was as good as ever.”
Dolores, who is still recovering, stressed the importance of an early diagnosis for health problems.
And she also gave credit to her superstar son and Juventus forward Cristiano for helping.
She added: “It’s so important to alert people who feel something’s wrong to get to the nearest hospital as soon as possible.
“In my case it was five minutes. Cristiano phoned the doctor from Italy, then I was operated on, thanks God. Many people don’t have the same luck as me.
“My recovery is gradual. I have physiotherapy, I walk, I had a few months of discomfort.
“I left hospital walking but I was affected on my left side, my mouth, my leg, my speech.

“Now I’m feeling good and bit by bit I’ll get back to being 100 per cent.
“I have to be careful about what I eat and I can’t wear high heels. I use simpler clothes, things without buttons.
“Life is taking one day at a time.”
Dolores spoke on the anniversary of her near-death experience and stressed the magnitude of the scare.
She said: “A year ago today I saw my life almost running between my fingers.
“And luckily I managed to hold on to a light, a light that pulled me up, a light that stubbornly insisted that it was just another obstacle to be overcome and another story of overcoming to tell.
“I never spoke openly about what actually happened, just because I recovered to almost 100 per cent people think that nothing happened or that the scare I gave my children and those who really love me was small.”
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ROMA could be about to hand Maurizio Sarri a return to management following reports of talks between the two parties.Paulo Fonseca is set to leave the Serie A club following a disappointing season, and discussions with Sarri began some time ago.
Maurizio Sarri has reportedly rebuffed an approach from Serie A side FiorentinaCredit: Getty
According to Leggo, the 62-year-old was contacted by Roma earlier this year and talks have since accelerated.
Negotiations are described as going well with the ex-Chelsea and Juventus boss said to like the prospect of coaching the Giallorossi.
He reportedly sees Roma as a good fit for his 4-3-3 formation with the potential to build the team into a real force over the medium-term.
Alternative offers to coach in Turkey, France, and with Fiorentina are thought to be of less interest to Sarri.
However, the Friedkin Group in charge at Roma may yet be tempted by Massimiliano Allegri if he throws his hat into the ring.
With four defeats and a draw in their last eight league games, the club’s hopes of qualifying for next year’s Champions League are fading.
Former Shakhtar Donetsk coach Fonseca guided the side to fifth in Serie A last season while falling early in both cup competitions.
A humiliating Coppa Italia exit at the hands of Spezia almost led to his sacking in January and even a strong run in the Europa League, with Ajax up in the quarter-finals, will reportedly not be enough to save his job.
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Fellow former Juventus coach Massimiliano Allegri is also wanted by RomaCredit: EPA

Sarri has been out of work since leaving Juventus last summer, despite winning the club’s ninth consecutive Scudetto.
He had previously won the Europa League in a single season at Chelsea.
Should the Italian make the move to Roma, there is every chance he will be linked with a return to Stamford Bridge to sign long-time midfield general Jorginho.
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JUVENTUS stars Weston McKennie, Paulo Dybala and Arthur are reportedly in hot water for breaking Covid rules and attending a party.The trio are all set to be fined by the club after American McKennie, 22, defied restrictions to hold the bash at his home last night.
Juventus star Weston McKennie reportedly held a party at his house last night and defied Covid liesCredit: Getty
Paulo Dybala has been fined after he was amongst the revellersCredit: Getty
That is according to La Stampa, who report that the former Schalke midfielder partied with his team-mates and around 17 other pals.
The news comes as the club confirmed Leonardo Bonucci is isolating at home after he tested positive for Covid-19 upon returning from international duty with Italy.
Under current coronavirus rules put in place in Italy, private parties have been forbidden.
Police were called to the scene when neighbours noticed a party was going on inside McKennie’s home.
However, when cops arrived around 11.30pm, nobody answered the door at his home.
There is a nationwide curfew in Italy from 10pm until 5am.
After trying to get access into the property for over an hour, police were finally allowed in, and that is when they discovered Dybala and Arthur amongst the revellers.
However, Il Corriere di Torino reports the attendees did not prevent officers from entering the property.
Fellow Juve star Arthur was also allegedly in attendance at the bashCredit: Alamy

Fortunately for the Juventus threesome they did escape a charge for resisting police.
But they have been fined £340 each under the country’s current law along with the rest of those in attendance.
And the players are set to be hit in the pocket even further.
Juventus, who have so far not commented on the reports, are also due to fine all three footballers when they return to training.
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CRISTIANO RONALDO’S mum revealed her ten-year-old grandson Cristiano Jr begged her: “Grandma don’t die.”Dolores Aveiro also confessed she was so unsure she would pull through after her stroke the first thing she did when she woke up was telling her eldest daughter Elma the code for the safe where she kept her valuables.
Cristiano Ronaldo’s son begged his grandma not to die when she had her stroke last yearCredit: Instagram
Dolores Aveiro opened up on her experiences during a TV interview in PortugalCredit: Dois às 10
The 66-year-old, who was rushed to hospital in her native island of Madeira on last spring, said in an emotional TV interview in which she broke down in tears: “I got up to go to the bathroom and fainted and fell.
“When I came round I tried to get up but realised the left side of my body was paralysed.
“I called my partner Jose Andrade and told him I wasn’t feeling well and asked him to dial 999.
“I don’t remember getting to the hospital.”
The mum-of-four, who has also battled breast cancer, told interviewer Maria Botelho Moniz on Portuguese TV station TVI: “My children gave me a lot of strength.
“It was hard and I thought it was the end for me.
“When I saw my eldest grandson Cristianinho come into my room to visit me, it was a huge shock for me.
“I begged God not to take me, I want to see my grandchildren grow up and that’s what happened. There was a lot of faith there, but it was hard.”

She added: “I saw all my children cry, although they didn’t want to worry me.
“I’ve been operated on both breasts and that was never as hard as this has been.
“When Cristianinho saw me cry so much, he told me, ‘Grandma don’t die.’
“It moved me. When he phones he always asks me if I’m better. I live for my family, especially my grandchildren.”
Dolores was rushed to Madeira’s Nelio Mendonca Hospital on March 3 last year after suffering an ischemic stroke, caused by a blood clot that blocks or plugs a blood vessel in the brain.
She was later transferred to a private hospital on the island.
Ronaldo flew from his home in Italy to be by her side.
Revealing her memory was not affected by her health scare but she was worried she would not not survive, Dolores admitted: “When I opened my eyes and saw my eldest daughter by her side, I didn’t know what might happen to me and and said, ‘Elma, I haven’t given you the code for my safe.’
Life is taking one day at a timeDolores Aveiro
“I gave her the number, just like that, despite her telling me: ‘Mum, I don’t want to know the number.’
“When she tried it, the safe opened and that made me sure my memory was as good as ever.”
Dolores, who is still recovering, stressed the importance of an early diagnosis for health problems.
And she also gave credit to her superstar son and Juventus forward Cristiano for helping.
She added: “It’s so important to alert people who feel something’s wrong to get to the nearest hospital as soon as possible.
“In my case it was five minutes. Cristiano phoned the doctor from Italy, then I was operated on, thanks God. Many people don’t have the same luck as me.
“My recovery is gradual. I have physiotherapy, I walk, I had a few months of discomfort.
“I left hospital walking but I was affected on my left side, my mouth, my leg, my speech.

“Now I’m feeling good and bit by bit I’ll get back to being 100 per cent.
“I have to be careful about what I eat and I can’t wear high heels. I use simpler clothes, things without buttons.
“Life is taking one day at a time.”
Dolores spoke on the anniversary of her near-death experience and stressed the magnitude of the scare.
She said: “A year ago today I saw my life almost running between my fingers.
“And luckily I managed to hold on to a light, a light that pulled me up, a light that stubbornly insisted that it was just another obstacle to be overcome and another story of overcoming to tell.
“I never spoke openly about what actually happened, just because I recovered to almost 100 per cent people think that nothing happened or that the scare I gave my children and those who really love me was small.”
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GIANLUIGI DONNARUMMA’s contract talks with AC Milan have reportedly hit a hitch, in a boost to interested Chelsea.The Serie A giants are desperate to keep their young No1, who has been a regular fixture between the sticks at San Siro since he was just 16.
Gianluigi Donnarumma, 22, could leave AC Milan this seasonCredit: PA
But his current deal expires in June and reaching an agreement with his agent Mino Raiola is no easy feat.
According to Sky Italia, talks between Milan and Raiola are currently ‘paused’, with both parties having hit an impasse.
Having initially offered a five-year deal on around £100,000-a-week, plus bonuses, Milan have upped their offer to £115,000-a-week, as well as Champions League-related incentives.
Italian outlet Libero reported earlier this month that Chelsea are ready to blow Milan’s offer out of the water, however, with a £150,000-a-week deal mooted.
Milan believe that there is a will on Donnarumma’s part to stay, having grown up with the club.
And they will not be drawn by Raiola’s suggestion of a one-year deal.
Instead, club chiefs remain calm and believe that Donnarumma, 22, will eventually decide to sign.
AC Milan currently sit second in the Serie A table, six points behind rivals and leaders Inter with 11 games remaining.
Donnarumma is capable of outstanding savesCredit: Getty
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They are also six points above fifth-placed Napoli, and are desperate to qualify for the Champions League – a competition that Donnarumma is yet to play in.
Sealing qualification could be key to retaining Italy’s No1, who sees it as imperative that he becomes a regular in the competition.
Donnarumma has already amassed a remarkable 241 appearances for his club, and Milan believe that this number will continue to grow beyond the end of this season.

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JUVENTUS are reportedly looking to sell Aaron Ramsey this summer in order to fund a move for Arsenal target Houssem Aouar.Calcio Mercato claims Andrea Pirlo hopes to raise over £42million by offloading Ramsey and fellow midfielder Adrien Rabiot, with the pair arriving on free transfers less than two years ago.
Juventus are ready to sell Aaron Ramsey to raise funds for Houssem AouarCredit: Alamy
Juve are also ready to cash in on Adrien Rabiot to fund a move for Arsenal target and Lyon ace AouarCredit: EPA
Juve look set to lose their grip on the Serie A title to Inter Milan.
And it’s believed the club are ready to move on dead weight in order to sign some top-quality players who can help them dominate again.
Two of those up for sale are Ramsey and Rabiot, with neither impressing during their two seasons in Turin.
Ramsey, 30, joined from Arsenal on a free in 2019 and has scored six goals in 61 appearances.
Rabiot, 25, left PSG for Juve in the same summer, also costing nothing, and has four goals in 72 outings.
But both men are surplus to requirements after Pirlo identified Lyon playmaker Aouar as the man to rejuvenate his midfield.
The No10 whiz, 22, has 30 goals in 163 games for Lyon and was strongly linked with Arsenal last year before they signed Thomas Partey from Atletico Madrid.
Lyon are aware of Arsenal’s continued interest in their star man and will demand a pretty penny.
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By selling Ramsey and Rabiot, Juve hope to bank around £42m which they can put into their transfer kitty and jump to the front of the queue.
Pirlo also hopes to take advantage of Lyon’s interest in full-back Mattia De Sciglio, who has been on loan from Juve with the French club this term.
Meanwhile, it remains to be seen if there are any takers for Rabiot, with Everton and even Man City linked.
But there is believed to be firm interest in Ramsey from numerous sides, including Premier League giants Liverpool and Spurs.
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One shock destination could be French side Marseille, who are ready to back new boss Jorge Sampaoli in the transfer market after he replaced Andre Villas-Boas this year.
Juventus are said to prefer negotiating with Marseille as they currently have Arkadiusz Milik on loan from Napoli.
The Polish striker joined for 18 months in January with an obligation to buy.
And Juventus could insist on Milik being part of the deal to send Ramsey to the French coast.
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JUVENTUS legend Gianluigi Buffon is set to be bizarrely banned for the Turin derby after getting suspended for BLASPHEMY.The 43-year-old goalkeeper landed himself in hot rather than holy water following an incident against his first club Parma back in December.
Gianluigi Buffon has received a one-match ban for BLASPHEMYCredit: Rex
Buffon was caught delivering an X-rated verbal volley to his defender Manolo Portanova after a shot from the opposition sailed over the crossbar in the Serie A clash.
He screamed: “Porta, I want to see you f***ing running and struggling dio cane, the rest I don’t give a f*** about.”
Without supporters in the stadiums due to the coronavirus pandemic, his words were picked up for viewers to hear from pitchside microphones.
But it was not his swearing that got him in trouble – it was his decision to use the phrase ‘dio cane’.
Loosely translated that means ‘dog God’ or ‘God is a dog’ and falls foul of Italy’s blasphemy law, which is still a civil offence.
That offence is punishable only by a fine, however, the Italian FA have ordered the 2006 World cup winner to pay £4,260 as well as handing him a one-match ban.
Juventus appealed that decision but suffered a blow yesterday when the FIGC confirmed that the suspension would stand.
A statement said: “The Federal Court of Appeal upheld the verdict of the Federal Prosecutor, inflicting a one match suspension on Gianluigi Buffon.
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“The Juventus goalkeeper, sanctioned by the National Federal Court with a fine of €5,000, had been referred for having uttered a sentence containing a blasphemous expression during the match against Parma last December 19.”
That means Buffon is now out of Juventus’ clash with Torino on April 3.
The veteran has largely played back-up to former Arsenal stopper Wojciech Szczesny since returning to Juve following a one-year stint at Paris Saint-Germain.
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