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Sports Illustrated
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Grey Whitebloom

‘I Told Him’—Cristiano Ronaldo’s Mother Reveals Clash Over Portugal Debacle

Cristiano Ronaldo’s mother, Dolores Aveiro, painted an emotional scene when reflecting on her son’s self-imposed exile from the Portuguese national team, revealing that he had ignored her own advice to follow through with his exit.

This has proven to be the most tumultuous international break of Ronaldo’s storied career. After 234 appearances and 146 goals, Portugal’s captain did his best to burn his legacy to the ground.

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