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Real Madrid star Cristiano Ronaldo opens up about father's death

Real Madrid star Cristiano Ronaldo opens up about his alcoholic father, who died from liver disease 10 years ago.

Real Madrid star Cristiano Ronaldo has opened up about his relationship with his father, who passed away 10 years ago.

The three-time Ballon d'Or winner was 20 years old when his father Jose Aveiro died from liver disease cirrhosis.

In a new feature-length documentary titled Ronaldo, the Portuguese footballer discussed his dad's alcohol addiction.

"My father was funny when he was drunk, but I didn't get to know him for real, from the heart and I don't know why he drank, maybe he was frustrated with his life," said Ronaldo. "I wanted a different father, one who would be more present to see my achievements."

Ronaldo, who has a close relationship with his mother Dolores, also revealed that he does not have many friends in football and does not "trust that many people".

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Real Madrid and Portugal forward Cristiano Ronaldo smiles after receiving the 2014 FIFA Ballon d'Or award for player of the year during the FIFA Ballon d'Or award ceremony on January 12, 2015
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