While Portuguese fans are still discussing Cristiano Ronaldo’s form and future, a new storm has broken out as his sister, Katia Aveiro, continues to cause controversy on social media. This is not the first time Katia has spoken out to criticize those who she believes “used to praise but now turn their backs on her brother”.

In her latest post, Katia calls a group of Portuguese fans “sick, petty, ungrateful and stupid”, and believes that they do not deserve to see Ronaldo play. She wrote:

“People worship him when he scores, then immediately trample him when he is no longer at his peak. It’s sick. It’s soulless. Those petty people forget that Ronaldo made this country known to the world.”

These words immediately caused the online community to explode. One side believes that Katia is just being too hot-tempered and speaking out of control, while many others feel that she has touched on the Ronaldo family’s frustrations — when the 39-year-old superstar is constantly criticized despite still trying to contribute at the international and club levels.

What really surprised the public was Cristiano Ronaldo’s reaction. Instead of keeping silent as usual, this time he had a response that made fans “fall over”. In a short interview on the sidelines of an event, Ronaldo spoke slowly but firmly:

“She is my sister. People have no right to judge her. My family protects me in their own way, and I will always stand by them. If someone continues to attack her, I will use all necessary measures to protect the honor of my family.”

The statement “I will use every means necessary to protect my family’s honor” immediately became a hot topic on international sports forums. Many people believe that this is Ronaldo’s way of affirming that blood is above all, despite the fact that his career may be affected by controversial statements from relatives.

On social networks, many fans shared mixed feelings. Some comments read:

“I understand Katia, but she should let Ronaldo speak for himself instead of attacking fans.”

“Ronaldo is still a model of family affection, even if he has to go against public opinion.”

“If it weren’t for people like Katia, many people would probably forget how much Ronaldo sacrificed for Portuguese football.”

However, the international media was cautious. Many major newspapers such as Marca and Daily Mail believe that Ronaldo is walking a thin line between loyalty to his family and public image. His public defense of his sister may have offended some fans, especially when Katia’s words were heavily offensive.

However, for those who have followed Ronaldo for many years, this reaction is not surprising. He has always been known to put his family first, once saying in an interview: “I can take anything, but when someone touches my family — that’s the limit.”

And this time, when public opinion is again in turmoil because of Katia Aveiro, Ronaldo once again proves that his greatest strength lies not only on the pitch, but also in his loyalty and undying family love.

While many may disagree with the way his sister said those harsh words, one thing is undeniable: Cristiano Ronaldo remains a symbol of Portuguese pride — not just in football, but also in the way he protects the people he loves, even when the whole world is against him.