Ronaldo reveals his stance on disclosing the identity of his son Junior's mother
Portuguese football legend and Al-Nassr Saudi Club captain Cristiano Ronaldo his firm commitment to protecting his family's privacy, categorically refusing to disclose the identity of his eldest son Cristiano Jr.'s mother, in statements that have brought back into focus the mystery that has puzzled the global media for more than 15 years.
Privacy is a red line
In an interview reported by the French network Foot Mercato, Ronaldo put an end to the persistent rumors, confirming that his decision not to reveal the name of his son's mother is a final and purely personal matter. "I owe no one an explanation," he stated decisively, adding that public curiosity does not give anyone the right to invade privacy, and that this is strictly a family matter not open to public discussion.
Background to the ongoing mystery since 2010
The story dates back to 2010, specifically during the World Cup finals in South Africa, when Ronaldo surprised the world by announcing on social media that he had become a father. He confirmed at the time that he would have full and exclusive custody of the child, in agreement with the mother, who preferred to remain anonymous. Since then, Cristiano Jr. has grown up with his father and his grandmother, Dolores Aveiro , who played a pivotal role in his upbringing, thus strengthening the family bonds despite the absence of his biological mother from the public eye.
Family support and its impact on Junior
The Al-Nassr star emphasized in his remarks that his son does not suffer from any emotional deprivation, saying, "What's most important to me is the love and support my son receives. Junior not only has a father, but an exceptional one, along with his grandmother and the support of the family, and that's enough." Ronaldo added a social dimension to his statement, pointing out that many children around the world grow up in similar circumstances without a parent, stressing that this situation should not be viewed as a "problem" or an obstacle to success and development.
The Deferred Promise and Junior's Future
Regarding the future of this secret, Ronaldo confirmed that he is handling the matter with complete honesty with his son. He concluded by mentioning an implicit agreement between him and his son – who currently plays for Al-Nassr's youth teams and is following in his father's footsteps – that he will tell him the whole truth when the time is right. Ronaldo explained that this revelation will occur when he feels his son is fully ready to understand, and not in response to pressure from the media or the public, because "Junior deserves to know the truth" at a time his father decides.
