aThe unspoken truth is that football and politics are like water and oil and should not be mixed. Whether directly or indirectly, this combination is often frowned upon and rejected. A clear example of this hostility is what’s going on between Cristiano Ronaldo and the haters who criticize him for attending an event with Donald Trump at the White House.
Katia Aveiro:
“You’re not just a hypocrite…”
“Cristiano doesn’t belong to any political party or ideology. He just works hard. That’s something that many of his opponents don’t know. He has built a career that no one has ever seen and that no professional could dream of emulating.”
“He went to the White House… pic.twitter.com/EhcjpQV0DE
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The global star has faced ridicule on social media for meeting the US president at a diplomatic dinner attended by Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman. He has been accused of projecting a bad image, being associated with invisible figures, having dubious ideological affinities, and pursuing power while forgetting the people.
Cristiano Ronaldo’s sister Katia Aveiro was shaken by the way her brother was being attacked. Despite the heat, she took to her official Instagram account to defend him and counter detractors who criticized her for attending a diplomatic event as a guest and showing courtesy as an international footballer.
Hypocrites, they are all hypocrites! Suddenly, there was an uproar, as if Cristiano had announced the end of the world. In some people’s minds, visiting the White House is considered a diplomatic crime.
She didn’t hold back. She took the criticism head on, praising him when he scores goals, calling fans “hypocrites” who imitate his appearance out of idolatry, but turn their backs on him in matches not directly related to soccer.
Katia, angry at Cristiano’s criticism, became more emphatic against those who disliked the Portuguese. This is because he thought it unnatural that the Portuguese should not be able to recognize a player who holds the name of his country so high and whose contributions are downplayed at a dinner party at the White House.
He included Portugal in his conversation with the greats. what did you do? Thank you, Cristiano Ronaldo, for everything you have done for our country. I’m proud that you are as big as the world. thank you
In the end, Katya, hurt by her brotherly feelings, said that her brother had an exemplary career, was without a blemish and could not be tarnished by anything or anyone. She acknowledged the hard work and dedication of someone who, to her, is an example of perseverance and resilience.
For 20 years, he has carried Portugal on his back. He came out of poverty and built an empire without taking any shortcuts.
