A crumbling stomach crying for food, an ailing heart in need of treatment, and a burning thirst to kick balls on the grounds, that’s how Cristiano Ronaldo was made; the iconic Portuguese footballer.
Without his mother, this legendary figure would have been nothing. So, let’s discover who Cristiano Ronaldo Mother Maria Dolores is and how she contributed to creating a champion.
Who is Cristiano Ronaldo mother Maria Dolores?
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Ronaldo’s proud mother Maria Dolores was born on December 31, 1954, in Machico, Madeira, Portugal to the family of Angela Spinola and Jose Viveiros, her parents.
A municipal gardener of Funchal, Ronaldo’s father Jose Diniz Aveiro, and her mother tied the knot at a very early age. And they are blessed with four children, Hugo dos Santos Aveiro, Katia Aveiro, Elma Aveiro, and Cristiano Ronaldo dos Santos Aveiro.
What Maria Dolores currently does?
Maria Dolores is a full-time caring grandma for her grandchildren, the kids of Ronaldo. Besides, she is a businesswoman. She has a restaurant called “Casa Aveiro” in Brazil which offers exquisite dishes from various continents.
The versatile superstar mom has marked her footsteps in the showbiz world as well. She has appeared in various TV commercials including the brand “Maggi”. She did a voice-over in an animated film called, “Snow” for an important character.
A book has been written centering the bibliography of Cristiano Ronaldo Mother with the title “Mother Courage”.
What is Cristiano Ronaldo mother net worth?
Maria’s business ventures and media appearances have reportedly amassed a fortune of $5 million for her. And she spends them to indulge in an extravagant lifestyle and to fulfill her material needs and demands.
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Cristiano’s mother is a trendy face on Instagram with 3.2 million followers and a vast fanbase. The enthusiastic lady keeps her well-wishers updated on her life posting photos of her and her family’s affairs regularly.
Cristiano Ronaldo mother impact on his Career
In a world of hunger, poverty, stress, and unhappiness, sneaking out of the bedroom window and playing football on the ground was the only comfort in Ronaldo’s life.
One day after coming back from school he threw the bag on the floor, yelling “I won’t go there from tomorrow, I want to learn and practice football”. His mother saw some sparkling desires in those raging tears-filled red eyes and supported him wholeheartedly and what happened next is known to all of us.
If his mother hadn’t supported him that day and forced him to attend school instead, probably, the football era would have missed one of the best illuminating stars.
Cristiano Ronaldo mother struggles throughout life
Maria Dolores has had a very poignant past and a life full of struggles. A severely alcoholic husband and the poor economic condition forced her to work as a cook and a cleaner in the neighborhood. The situation went so bad when she was pregnant with Cristiano Ronaldo that she had to meet a doctor for an abortion.
But her physique was not sound enough to go through that process so, eventually, was refused by doctors. Later she started drinking beer and jumping wildly with the hope that her child would not be born.
Christiano Ronaldo mother had always struggled in life before CR7 was this popular and even if Cristiano is a big star today he always finds inspiration from her mother. The struggle Cristiano Ronaldo Mother had to face was immense.
Cristiano Ronaldo mother Cancer
It was in 2007 that Maria was diagnosed with breast cancer. Fortunately, she fully recovered, thanks to her disciplined lifestyle and radiation therapy. Still, she needs to take precautionary medication to stay safe and eat healthy food advised by her nutritionist.
Maria Dolores Dating life
In 2005 Ronaldo’s father died and since then she is single. However, there are some speculations that she might be dating a man called Jose Andrade.
