Dolores Aveiro mourns the Ronaldo controversy and clash with Jorge

In front of the TV 7 Dias camera, Dolores Aveiro, Cristiano Ronaldo’s mother, appears visibly emotional as she reacts to the controversy surrounding her son. The 41‑year‑old star left Portugal’s camp during the international break after a clash with national team coach Jorge Jesus.

Ronaldo explains departure

In a very detailed statement, Ronaldo explained why he decided to leave the national team. He said that he will still be available for Portugal in November and that he accepts any possible sanction for not thanking the fans in Norway.

Aveiro told TV 7 Dias: “I am sad. That is understandable.” She called her son’s departure “a shock” and said that he “should have left through the front door, but instead went out through the back door.” She then added: “But it’s okay, God will look after him.”

It is unclear whether the back‑door metaphor indicates a permanent farewell from the national team or merely a temporary break.

Ronaldo emphasized in the same statement: “He has always been Portugal’s hero. They do not appreciate him as they should.”

He added: “If I am physically fit and playing for my club – and hopefully scoring goals – and once any possible suspension is over, I will be available, as I have always been, to fight and win for our national eleven. That is, believe me, the absolute truth.”

Aveiro’s emotional reaction underscores how the worldwide attention on Ronaldo affects not only the star but also his family, while the debate over his role at Portugal continues.