👩👦 About Cristiano Ronaldo’s Mother
📌 Full Name:
Maria Dolores dos Santos Aveiro
🎂 Date of Birth:
December 31, 1954
🏠 Birthplace:
Madeira, Portugal
👪 Family Background
- She was married to José Dinis Aveiro, a municipal gardener and war veteran. He passed away in 2005 due to liver failure caused by alcoholism.
- She raised four children:
- Elma (daughter)
- Hugo (son)
- Katia (daughter)
- Cristiano Ronaldo (youngest son)
💬 Ronaldo has often said that his mother sacrificed everything for him when he was growing up.
🧵 Her Role in Ronaldo’s Life
- Worked as a cook and cleaning woman to support her family.
- She almost had an abortion when she was pregnant with Cristiano due to poverty, but changed her mind. She later shared this in her biography.
- She has always been very supportive, appearing at his games, award ceremonies, and major public events.
🗣️ Ronaldo: « My mother is the pillar of my life. »
❤️ Relationship With Ronaldo
- They are extremely close.
- Ronaldo bought her houses, cars, and supports her fully.
- He often posts tributes to her on Mother’s Day and birthdays.
🏥 Health
- In 2007, she battled breast cancer and recovered.
- In 2020, she suffered a stroke, but has since recovered and is doing well.
📚 Book About Her Life
She released a biography titled:
« Mother Courage: The Life, Struggles and Faith of the Mother of Cristiano Ronaldo »
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