Cristiano Ronaldo Had Heart Surgery When He Was 15

Over a decade ago, Cristiano Ronaldo’s mother, Dolores Aveiro, disclosed the secret of her son’s success. Despite the happy ending, there was a terrible start.

At the age of 15, the Portuguese football player underwent heart surgery. Because of his young years, he didn’t fully realize the seriousness of the situation. But as his mother admitted later, she knew it could end Ronaldo’s career. Dolores told in an interview that after the operation, her son began playing much better.