A video that shows Cristiano Ronaldo celebrating the birthday of his niece Alicia, alongside other family members, has sparked controversy during the coronavirus crisis.
The Juventus forward is currently in Portugal, where there is a state of emergency and where citizens are obliged to stay at home and maintain social distancing.
However, the clip shows at least 18 people - including Ronaldo's mother, Dolores Aveiro, who suffered a stroke on March 3 - gathered in a house.
The video was shared on social media and received criticism.
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"When the family is in quarantine, you can celebrate your birthday well," wrote the niece as she explained the situation.
Ronaldo arrived in Portugal, along with his partner Georgina Rodriguez and his children, on March 9, after Serie A was suspended.
It remains unclear when he will return to Turin.
SH3012
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wizbiklnry
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Am sorry to say that C. Ronaldo's fans are the most disgusting set of human I have come across in my life. They always want to defend everything about C. Ronaldo both defensible and indefensible. What is wrong if it is reported that an icon like Ronaldo was spotted in a gathering when the whole world is observing lockdown and social distancing because of a pandemic that has befallen the whole world? I did not see any of his fans complain when this same app published ronaldo's picture when he was training, keeping himself fit in Portugal.
jemo-mtane
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I love the fact that CR7 the goat doesn’t mind all these critics! I think if that was someone else their football career would be over now because of all the critics that love to criticize people as if is their job!! Anyways CR7 do whatever you want to do! Don’t mind them your just celebrating your cousin birthday with your family members!! Let the haters yarp their mouth till they get tired!
Dapreso
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The same family he spends the days with is now different just because there's a birthday girl there
Kucbiklmuy
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Am sorry to say that C. Ronaldo's fans are the most disgusting set of human I have come across in my life. They always want to defend everything about C. Ronaldo both defensible and indefensible. What is wrong if it is reported that an icon like Ronaldo was spotted in a gathering when the whole world is observing lockdown and social distancing because of a pandemic that has befallen the whole world? I did not see any of his fans complain when this same app published ronaldo's picture when he was training, keeping himself fit in Portugal.
So if you’re a Ronaldo fan you’re part of the “worst set of humans”? Jeez. Lemme tell you something, just cuz a couple people said something you don’t like, doesn’t mean you criticize the whole. That’s called discrimination which is way worse than supporting Ronaldo. So stop being a hypocrite and use your brain before you comment