"I love you!" Cristiano Ronaldo shares heartfelt birthday tribute to his mother
Yasmine Green
Dailysports's expert
Translated by the editors
Cristiano Ronaldo took to Instagram to share a touching post celebrating his mother, Maria Dolores, on her birthday. The Portuguese star posted two photos: one from the present day and another from his childhood.
Ronaldo has always been deeply attached to his mother, often recalling the hardships she endured to raise him. He has spoken about how Maria sacrificed her own life so he could pursue his dreams and rise to success.
Ronaldo's childhood was marked by significant struggles. His family lived in poverty, often lacking adequate food and clothing, with four children sharing a small bedroom.
As Ronaldo rose to football stardom, he made it his mission to repay his mother for her sacrifices.
In 2007, Maria was diagnosed with breast cancer, but the tumor was successfully removed. In gratitude, Ronaldo made a generous donation to the hospital that saved her life. Sadly, in 2024, Maria faced a recurrence of breast cancer. She underwent another surgery and completed a course of radiation therapy.
