Man United legend Cristiano Ronaldo ditches famous celebration for emotional tribute
manchestereveningnews.co.ukCristiano Ronaldo paid a touching tribute to his late father, Jose Dinis Aveiro, on what would have been his 71st birthday, by pointing to the sky after scoring for Al-Nassr in their 2-1 victory against Al-Rayyan.
The Manchester United legend was instrumental in securing the win for his team in the AFC Champions League Elite round. At 39, Ronaldo continues to impress with his performances early into the season.
His emotional gesture was different from his famous celebration, highlighting the significance of the date. The Portugal international's father passed away at age 52 in 2005 due to alcohol-related liver issues, missing out on his sons extraordinary football journey and accolades.
Speaking to reporters after the Al Nassr clash, Ronaldo reflected on his bond with his dad. ALSO READ: United must make Van Nistelrooy statement if they sack Ten Hag ALSO READ: The elephant in the room with Van Nistelrooy must be addressed "Today's goal has a different flavour...
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