Portuguese football icon Cristiano Ronaldo enjoys immense support from millions of fans worldwide, but none are more vocal in their backing than his sisters.
The former Manchester United star’s siblings, Elma and Katia Aveiro, are known for their unwavering loyalty and willingness to openly express their feelings, especially when it comes to their brother’s long-standing rivalry with Argentine legend Lionel Messi, often dubbed as the Greatest of All Time (GOAT).
On several occasions, Ronaldo’s sisters haven’t shied away from poking fun at Messi. For instance, during a Champions League match between Juventus and Barcelona in December 2020, where Messi’s performance fell short, Elma showed her support for Ronaldo by posting a photoshopped image on Instagram, depicting Messi bowing down to Ronaldo, accompanied by a caption praising Ronaldo as her king and the greatest of all time.
Similarly, when Messi received acclaim for a remarkable overhead kick in August 2022 while playing for Paris Saint-Germain, Katia subtly sided with Ronaldo by liking and commenting with clapping emojis on a fan’s post comparing Messi’s goal to Ronaldo’s iconic bicycle kick for Real Madrid.
Another instance was when Messi won his eighth Ballon d’Or, extending his record lead over Ronaldo, who wasn’t even among the nominees. This sparked debates among fans about the GOAT title. Katia joined in by responding to a Ronaldo fan page’s post with clapping emojis, emphasizing Ronaldo’s achievements as earned, not given.
Through these playful jabs and expressions of support, Ronaldo’s sisters continue to showcase their unwavering loyalty to their brother on and off the field.