The response failed to land well with Ronaldo’s sister, Katia Aveiro, who took to Instagram to question Van Dijk’s remark and highlight her brother’s success across Europe. "And, dear Virgil, in one of the most accomplished times of your career, Cristiano Ronaldo has won even more titles than you. Anfield ace Van Dijk finished second to Lionel Messi as the Barcelona forward bagged a record sixth Ballon d'Or trophy, while Ronaldo finished a distant third. The 34-year-old did not go empty-handed on Monday, though, as he was crowned Serie A's Player of the Year after helping Juventus win the title. Tell you something, Virgil? "Then, dear Virgil, Cristiano Ronaldo went to other places and became the greatest player in the history of Real Madrid. "You see, my dear Virgil, that Cristiano Ronaldo was a tri-champion in the country where you have been playing for years and you still haven't got your hand on the trophy. Nice one. Likewise, Aveiro wrote about the UEFA Nations League final in June, in which Ronaldo and Portugal "crushed" the Netherlands to become the inaugural winners. "It is well known that Ronaldo will not win tonight's prize. This year, the Ballon d'Or always looked to be between Messi and Van Dijk, as it proved. News Corp is a network of leading companies in the worlds of diversified media, news, education, and information services. Although he has won important collective titles... but this is another conversation. View our online Press Pack. Even Ronaldo understands and kept mute. 679215 Registered office: 1 London Bridge Street, London, SE1 9GF. She also sought to remind Van Dijk of the 2018 UEFA Champions League final, in which Ronaldo's Real Madrid beat the Dutchman's Liverpool. "We will see where the truth about football will come! By the way, he was even younger than you.". Asked if Ronaldo's absence meant he had one fewer rival to beat to claim the crown, the Champions League winner said: "Was he a rival then?". It was the fifth time Ronaldo has won the competition. Ronaldo knew he would not claim a sixth Ballon d'Or and Van Dijk made light of the fact in an interview with Dutch TV channel RTL7 before the gala. Ronaldo will be 35 in February. "Now Virgil will win titles from those who really count and then we'll talk," she added. To see all content on The Sun, please use the Site Map. Ask his sister, Elma... CRISTIANO RONALDO'S sister launched an epic rant at Virgil van Dijk after the Liverpool star made a joke about the Juventus hero at the Ballon d'Or awards. For further details of our complaints policy and to make a complaint please click here. Sports broadcaster Juliet Bawuah shared Aveiro's angry response on social media: #Ronaldo’s sister Katia Aveiro having a go at VVD on Instagram. (photo), Links: (1) (2) (3) (4) (5) (6) (7) (8) (9) (10). See How To Advertise. The tongue-in-cheek response prompted an almighty rant from 34-year-old Ronaldo's older sister Katia Aveiro … Ballon d’Or runner-up Van Dijk, 28, hailed Ronaldo, along w… Per The Independent's Samuel Lovett, after being asked about Ronaldo's absence from the ceremony in Paris, Van Dijk—who finished ahead of the Portuguese forward and behind winner Lionel Messi in the running—joked: "Why? Eish. The tongue-in-cheek response prompted an almighty rant from 34-year-old Ronaldo's older sister Katia Aveiro on Instagram. https://t.co/498YKr0JeJ. Cristiano Ronaldo's sister, Katia Aveiro, wrote a lengthy post on Instagram calling out Liverpool's Virgil van Dijk after he made a joke about the Juventus star during Monday's Ballon d'Or awards. "Cristiano Ronaldo was even the best player and best scorer in the country where you play, Virgil. "For me Cristiano you are and you will always be the best player in the world! While he's still got time left at the top level, it seems unlikely at this point he'll win another Ballon d'Or unless he can guide Juve to the UEFA Champions League title next year. It is not the first time Ronaldo's family have responded angrily after his failure to win an individual award. https://t.co/JgmJMav3gF https://t.co/YJeCcUvyfp, Last month, Ronaldo's mother, Dolores Aveiro, said her son would have more honours if not for the "football mafia.". He came third because of popularity and not performance. It's normal you support your brother, but truth be told, Ronaldo wasn't a rival to VVD. ", Cristiano Ronaldo's sister whenever someone makes a joke about him https://t.co/uRhFqrmnHE. "Of these, Ronaldo already has five, Virgil. "When you have a handful of them, the really important ones, you might be able to sit at the table with Cristiano. Nairaland Forum / Entertainment / Sports / Katia Aveiro, Ronaldo's Sister Blasts Van Dijk Over Jibe On CR7 (66207 Views), Elma Aveiro: 'I Don't Understand How Juve Can Play Like This' / Ronaldo Cries On Seeing Video Of His Father Jose Dinis Aveiro, During Interview / Dolores Aveiro: Cristiano Ronaldo’s Mother, Reacts To His Rape Accusations (2) (3) (4), (1) (2) (3) (4) (5) (6) (7) (Reply) (Go Down), (1) (2) (3) (4) (5) (6) (7) (Reply), Anthony Joshua's Family House In Sagamu, Ogun, Nigeria (Photos) / Clinton N'jie Streams His Sex Tape Online Accidentally / The Truth About The Early 1900s Nigeria Vs India Match (1 - 99)!!! "Maybe so, because this club, with this Cristiano guy, even beat you in the Champions League final. I doubt if that bit** actually understand english language. For other inquiries, Contact Us. Ronaldo was not a rival. To inquire about a licence to reproduce material, visit our Syndication site. Katia begins her post by addressing Van Dijk as "Dear Virgil". The award was between VVD and Messi, others lined behind them. "When you have a handful of them, the really important ones, you might be able to sit at the table with Cristiano. Van Dijk's joke on Ronaldo was strongly hit back by Ronaldo's sister, in an Instagram post she updated hours ago. Nairaland - Copyright © 2005 - 2020 Oluwaseun Osewa. This service is provided on News Group Newspapers' Limited's Standard Terms and Conditions in accordance with our Privacy & Cookie Policy. What an expensive joke by van dijk maybe he was misunderstood.Please my name celestine nwankwo from ugwueme in awgu LGA enugu state, for almost 12yrs now I have been down with quadruplegic spinal cord no source of income yet, only my aged mother nursing me at home who is also diabetic pls I need your help in any way posible.see below for full story. mother wailed sister wailed what a bitter family.Ronaldo really has it's genetically, Omo this reply sweet me......Ronaldo sister murdered him, If you shoot me with a pistol, don't complain if I shot you with a machine gun. Ronaldo's sister Katia has slammed Van Dijk in a massive Instagram post. Ronaldo was not a rival. Last month, Ronaldo's mother, Dolores Aveiro, The 34-year-old did not go empty-handed on Monday, though, as he. "Cristiano Ronaldo has gone and has come back … All rights reserved. Ronaldo did not attend the glitzy do in Paris and instead showed up at the 2019 Gran Cala del Calcio do in Milan to pick up the Best Player in Serie A gong. "The Sun", "Sun", "Sun Online" are registered trademarks or trade names of News Group Newspapers Limited. "Now, Virgil, win titles from those who really count and then we'll talk. Well that's women for you. "And that fellow Ronaldo and team-mates, with the corners on his chest, crushed your 'orange' in the final. Cristiano Ronaldo 's sister, Katia Aveiro, wrote a lengthy post on Instagram calling out Liverpool 's Virgil van Dijk after he made a joke about the Juventus star … Was he a candidate?". She wrote: "I think there are people living completely frustrated and unrealistic! Awesome, isn't it? Was it hard, Virgil? (Don't get carried away, wait for it!) Van Dijk played down the joke he made in a response to Piers Morgan on Twitter, after the broadcaster similarly reacted disapprovingly: @piersmorgan @Cristiano Hi Piers, If you don’t jump on the social media bandwagon and would listen to the whole interview then you would know I made a joke, and only got respect for those 2 . ", Ex-Chelsea kid worth £80k at TEN plays in Belgium & dates MIC's Tiff Watson, Juventus 'preparing record £360m Kylian Mbappe bid and could swap Ronaldo', Uefa say delayed Euros CAN'T go ahead as planned with some host cities set for axe, Ozil rejects chance to leave Arsenal after turning down offer from Saudi Arabia, Five Utd men who could go in next 24 hours including Romero, Jones & Lingard, ©News Group Newspapers Limited in England No.

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