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Ronaldo's Heartfelt Promise to Earthquake Survivor
4 Jul
Summary
- Ronaldo sent a personal video message to a young survivor.
- The boy lost his family and a leg in the recent earthquakes.
- Ronaldo invited the boy to attend a future football match.
In the wake of the powerful earthquakes that struck Venezuela on June 24, 2026, Cristiano Ronaldo has extended a personal message of hope to a young survivor. The twin quakes, measuring 7.2 and 7.5 magnitude, caused widespread devastation in Caracas and La Guaira.
Among those impacted was Andres Mieles, a boy who lost his family and sustained severe injuries requiring leg amputation. During his hospital recovery, Andres held onto the dream of seeing Cristiano Ronaldo play live.
Upon learning of Andres's wish, Ronaldo recorded a direct video message. He encouraged the young boy and extended a personal invitation to attend one of his upcoming matches once he has recovered.
The story of Ronaldo's specific gesture gained significant attention online, contrasting with more generalized responses to the disaster. This act underscores the power of sport to offer light during unimaginable hardship and trauma. Ronaldo has a history of charitable acts, including blood donations and funding medical treatments for children, often without public announcement. The invitation to Andres offers a tangible goal for his arduous rehabilitation process.
