Cristiano Ronaldo melts hearts with surprise invitation to Venezuela earthquake survivor

Cristiano Ronaldo has sent a touching personal video message to Andres Mieles, a young Venezuelan boy who survived last month’s devastating earthquake but lost his family and one leg in the tragedy. The Portugal captain also invited the youngster to watch one of his matches and meet him in person when he recovers.

The emotional gesture came just days after Ronaldo helped Portugal reached the round of 16 of the FIFA World Cup with a dramatic 2-1 comeback win over Croatia. In a personal video message filmed for Andres, the five-time Ballon d’Or winner offered words of encouragement and promised the young fan an unforgettable encounter.

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A heartwarming gesture from Cristiano Ronaldo who sent a message to Andros, one of the survivors of the earthquake in Venezuela.

CHRISTIAN:

“Hello, Andrs. How are you?”

I wanted to send you a big hug. And since you’re one of my biggest fans, once you smell – CR7 Timeline. (@TimelineCR7) July 3, 2026

“Hey Andres, how are you? I’m making this video to send you a hug,” Ronaldo said.

“I know you’re a superfan. When you get better, I want to invite you to watch my match and enjoy it, okay? I’d like to meet you. Hugs, my friend.”

According to reports, Ronaldo is also sending Andres a signed Portugal national team shirt after learning about the youngster’s story.

A young Venezuelan was trapped under rubble during the devastating June 2026 earthquake before rescuers pulled him out alive. Although Andres survived, he tragically lost his family in the disaster and doctors were forced to amputate one of his legs due to the severity of his injuries.

While recovering in hospital, Andres revealed that his biggest wish was to own Cristiano Ronaldo’s Panini World Cup sticker after losing his sticker album in the earthquake. His story quickly spread across social media, with thousands of football fans tagging Ronaldo in the hope of reaching the Portugal captain.

It happened and Ronaldo responded in the most personal way possible.

HOW RONALDO PORTUGAL REACHED THE ROUND OF 16

Ronaldo’s warm gesture came after another memorable night on the pitch.

The 41-year-old scored his first ever goal in the knockout stages of the FIFA World Cup as Portugal beat Croatia 2-1 in Toronto. After Ivan Perisic had given Croatia the lead, Ronaldo calmly converted the penalty before substitute Goncalo Ramos headed home a dramatic stoppage time winner to send Roberto Martinez’s side into the last 16.

The win also extended Ronaldo’s journey to the World Cup likely to end Luka Modric’s illustrious international career. Portugal will now face neighbors Spain in one of the most important matches of the knockout stage.

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Issued by:

Debodinna Chakraborty

Published on:

04 Jul 2026 04:13 IST