Dolores Aveiro, the mother of Cristiano Ronaldo, has emotionally defended her son after the controversy regarding his exit from Portugal's national team camp. Speaking to Portuguese magazine TV 7 Dias, she revealed that the events had a profound effect on her, moving her to tears.
“It was a shock. My son could have left through the front door, but he went out through the back. But it's no big deal. God will take care of everything,” Dolores stated.
She also recounted a conversation with Ronaldo following the incident, where the football star attempted to reassure her and promised to explain the circumstances when the time was right.
“Mum, don’t worry. I will tell the truth when we are all together,” Dolores relayed her son's words.
In an emotional appeal, the mother of the five-time Ballon d'Or winner expressed her views on how Ronaldo's contributions to the national team are perceived in Portugal.
“Cristiano has given so much to Portugal. He has always been a hero for us, but he is not valued as he should be. He doesn’t get the recognition he deserves,” she emphasised.
The conflict arose after Ronaldo departed from the Portugal national team setup amid disagreements with head coach Jorge Jesus. Reports suggest the forward was unhappy with what he felt were unmet promises about his participation in matches and the public clarification of the situation.
Jesus has his own take on the events, refusing to rule out Ronaldo's return to the national team despite the tensions.
Meanwhile, Cristiano has already apologised for how he left the team setup and indicated his willingness to accept any disciplinary consequences. However, the forward remains intent on continuing to represent Portugal.
Dolores believes that her son's lengthy career and his contributions to the national team deserve a more fitting conclusion. As the situation remains unresolved, her words have drawn renewed attention to the schism between the national captain and the head coach.
