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Morocco is undergoing a terrible earthquake with the demise of over 2000 people so far. In the wake of the natural calamity, Cristiano Ronaldo‘s luxury hotel in Morocco has been transformed into a shelter home for the victims and families affected by it. The 5x Ballon d’Or winner swiftly agreed to be personally involved in the relief efforts, leveraging his resources and influence to provide immediate assistance to those in need. However, this is amidst Ronaldo’s $53 million project facing backlash in his hometown, Madeira.

Cristiano Ronaldo operates a chain of businesses in various fields. Also known for his philanthropic endeavors off the pitch, the soccer legend has once again demonstrated his commitment to making a positive impact on the world.

Cristiano Ronaldo brings relief to the people of Morocco

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A 6.8 magnitude earthquake struck Morocco yesterday. There has been a lot of damage to both property and life. The Al Nassr captain has since generously opened his hotel doors for the victims of the devastating earthquake.

The Portuguese soccer veteran runs a hotel in Morocco named ‘Pestana CR7’. In light of recent events, Ronaldo was quick to open his hotel to shelter the victims and bring some relief to them. The images coming out from the country are devastating as people come together to help one another.

The earthquake is reported to have ended 2,000 lives so far, while rescue operations are underway. WHO has informed that over 300,000 people have been affected in the quake zone.

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Coming back to Cristiano Ronaldo, his off-field earnings in various successful businesses are calculated to be more than his on-field earnings. However, his new hotel project in Madeira has been facing a huge crisis recently.

Cristiano Ronaldo’s project face crisis

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Cristiano Ronaldo has been in the hotel business for a long time. He owns many chains of hotels in and around Europe and the Middle East. Ronaldo’s upcoming project is a nine-storied complex sitting atop Formosa beach in Funchal. The 5x Ballon d’Or winner’s recent business endeavor in his hometown Madeira faced a lot of backlash.

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The project has been flagged by environmental concerns while the local authority has also come under scrutiny. The $53 million project has been developed in partnership with hotel group Pestana. Environmentalists have shown extreme concerns as the 214 apartment project sits next to the largest open-access beach in Funchal, his hometown in Portugal.

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The controversy surrounding Cristiano Ronaldo’s hotel project has sparked a broader debate about responsible development and the balance between economic growth and environmental conservation. As the project moves forward, it remains to be seen how these concerns will be addressed and whether compromises can be reached to protect both the environment and the interests of the local community.

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