Cristiano Ronaldo's uncle was rushed to hospital after being hit by a car while he was on his motorbike on Wednesday, it has been reported.
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Ronaldo's uncle in traffic accidentHad to be rushed to Jersey hospitalWas released the same dayFollow GOAL on WhatsApp! 🟢📱WHAT HAPPENED?
Jorge Viveiros, who is the brother of Ronaldo's mother, was hit by a car in Saint Helier, the capital of the island of Jersey, reports . Firefighters at the scene of the accident helped Viveiros and he was taken to hospital.
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After some time under observation at the hospital, the Al-Nassr star's uncle was released and allowed to return home on the same day.
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Ronaldo has a close bond with his family, particularly with his mother, Dolores Aveiro. The Portugal icon regularly appears with his close family in social media posts.
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Ronaldo will be relieved to hear his uncle is not seriously injured as the 39-year-old prepares for Al-Nassr's upcoming Saudi Pro League clash against Al-Qadsiah on Friday.






