Ronaldo's sister slams Portuguese people for ‘lack of respect’

In a recent turn of events, Cristiano Ronaldo's sister, Elma Aveiro, has spoken out against the treatment of her brother within the Portuguese national team. Aveiro took to Instagram to express her discontent, questioning the way her brother has been treated and criticizing the broader structure surrounding the Portugal national team. She shared her message with the caption "Enough said," indicating her solidarity with her viewpoints.

Aveiro's post addressed the Portuguese public, describing them as "envious, dismissive and ignorant." She called for greater appreciation of Ronaldo's achievements throughout his long career representing Portugal. The controversy surrounding Ronaldo's departure from the national team's training camp has added another layer to the situation, raising questions about the nature of his relationship with the current Portugal setup.

The forward's absence from Portugal's UEFA Nations League clash with Denmark has drawn attention, particularly following his benching in a match against Norway. Ronaldo captains Portugal to their first-ever major trophy in the 2016 European Championships. He has also been instrumental in earning a record number of international caps and is Portugal's all-time leading goalscorer. Ronaldo has scored more goals in men's international football than any other player in history.

Ronaldo's decision to leave the camp has sparked speculation about whether this marks the end of his national team story. If it is indeed his final involvement with Portugal, it would signify the conclusion of one of the greatest international careers in football.