From Kerala with Love: Ronaldo’s Sister Bridges 4,000 Miles to Deliver Indian Fans' Message to CR7
Ronaldo’s elder sister, Elma Aveiro, is currently visiting Kerala, where her trip turned into an unexpected connection between the football-loving state and one of the biggest names in the sport.
XtraTime Newsdesk: Cristiano Ronaldo may be thousands of kilometres away from Kerala, but the Portuguese superstar has received a reminder of just how deeply he is loved in the Indian state.
Ronaldo’s elder sister, Elma Aveiro, is currently visiting Kerala, where her trip turned into an unexpected connection between the football-loving state and one of the biggest names in the sport. During her stay, she met Kerala Chief Minister V. D. Satheesan and spoke about the extraordinary enthusiasm surrounding football and Ronaldo among Malayali fans.
The meeting gave Kerala an opportunity to send a message directly to Ronaldo, through someone from his own family. Chief Minister V.D. Satheesan spoke about the superstar’s massive following in the state, while Elma agreed to carry the affection of Kerala’s football fans back to her brother.
But Elma’s Kerala experience was not limited to the meeting. Her visit has also brought her closer to the state’s football culture, with fans and locals expressing their admiration for Ronaldo. She described her time in India as an experience she would remember for a long time.
Meanwhile, Ronaldo continues his pursuit of history with Al-Nassr. At 41, the Portuguese star is closing in on the remarkable 1,000-goal milestone, with 978 official career goals. He has also hinted that the current season could be his last in professional football. As Ronaldo approaches the twilight of his career, Kerala’s message of love now has a direct route to the legendary forward.
For Kerala’s Ronaldo supporters, however, the significance is simple: their message has found a direct route to CR7. This time, it is not a social media post or a fan banner, it is travelling home with Ronaldo’s own sister.