On September 25, the Ronaldo family witnessed a moment of grief. Just hours before Al Nassr was scheduled to face Ohod in the King Cup of Champions, Cristiano Ronaldo and his family received devastating news about the passing of a beloved family member. While this tragic event left Ronaldo’s mother shattered, additional details have emerged about the passing of CR7’s close relative.

After receiving the shocking news, Ronaldo’s mother and sisters also took to social media to pay a heartfelt tribute.

Fresh details about the unfortunate death in Cristiano Ronaldo’s family

Earlier, Ronaldo’s mother, Dolores Aveiro, used social media to express her grief over the passing of her half-sister, Gorete. She wrote, “Today the sky gained another star rest in peace, my sister.” Aside from this, Katia Aveiro and Elma Aveiro also paid their tributes. Subsequently, the topic popped up during the latest show of CMTV’s ‘Manha CM’ program.

TV star Leo Caeiro disclosed additional information regarding the passing of Ronaldo’s aunt. As stated by HiperFM and translated by DeepL, he said, “She’s Dolores’ half-sister. She died in Australia, had been in hospital for some time, was already ill and ended up passing away yesterday.” He continued, “Kátia also spoke out, it was someone she grew up with and she was always there for them. In the meantime, she went in search of a better life, and they’ve been there until now.”

Certainly, the details underscore the magnitude of Gorete’s passing as a profound loss for the Ronaldo family. While CR7’s mother and daughter were mourning the sudden loss of their loved one, Ronaldo broke his silence on the matter by taking a different approach.

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How did Cristiano Ronaldo break his silence after his aunt’s death?

Faced with such a heart-wrenching event, many would anticipate Cristiano Ronaldo addressing the loss and conveying his sorrow. However, the soccer icon opted for a different approach. Instead of saying anything about the death of his aunt, his words centered around his team’s match against Ohod. Surprisingly, Ronaldo posted an image of the Al-Nassr team huddled together.

Accompanying the picture were just three simple words: “Good luck team!” Despite the tragic news, the 38-year-old remained steadfast in his pursuit of success on the soccer field. Remarkably, even in his absence, Al Nassr secured a resounding 5-1 victory against Ohod.

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