Dolores Aveiro, Cristiano Ronaldo's mother, has expressed her sadness over her son's departure from Portugal's national team camp. In an interview with Portuguese magazine TV 7 Dias, Aveiro described the situation as a shock and criticized the way Ronaldo left the camp on September 30. She mentioned that her son could have left through the front door but instead went out through the back door.
Aveiro defended her son's contribution to Portuguese football, saying he has long been a national hero who deserves greater appreciation. She stated that Ronaldo has always been Portugal's hero and that he is not being valued the way he should be. Aveiro's comments come after a disagreement between Ronaldo and Portugal national team head coach Jorge Jesus.
The controversy began after Portugal's 2-1 victory over Norway in Oslo on September 27. Ronaldo stayed on the bench despite warming up for around half an hour and later accused the coach of breaking his word. He claimed he had expected to play but was never called onto the pitch, leading to his departure from the national team camp in Copenhagen.
Ronaldo's departure has raised questions about his relationship with the coaching staff and his future with Portugal. However, he has not announced his retirement from international football. The incident has drawn attention to his disagreement with Portugal's head coach and the way his long career with the national team is being viewed.
Sporting CP head coach Rui Borges has hailed Ronaldo's impact on the sport, describing his influence as global. Borges also said that the player should decide for himself when and how he ends his international career. Ronaldo began his professional career at Sporting CP before becoming one of the most recognizable and influential figures in world football.
The five-time Ballon d'Or winner has had a long and illustrious career, and his departure from the national team camp has sparked a wider conversation about his legacy. Aveiro's comments have added to the discussion, highlighting the emotional toll of the situation on Ronaldo and his family.
As the situation continues to unfold, fans and pundits will be watching closely to see how it affects Ronaldo's future with Portugal. For now, Aveiro's words have provided a glimpse into the personal side of the story, and the impact that the controversy is having on those closest to the player.
Key points
- Dolores Aveiro criticizes the way Cristiano Ronaldo left the national team camp
- Ronaldo's departure raises questions about his relationship with the coaching staff
- Aveiro defends her son's contribution to Portuguese football, saying he deserves greater appreciation
