Cristiano Ronaldo's Sister Elma Aveiro Visits Kerala, Meets Chief Minister

Elma Aveiro, sister of football legend Cristiano Ronaldo, visited Kerala to inaugurate a diamond festival and met Chief Minister VD Satheesan. Their interaction highlighted the immense admiration for Ronaldo among Malayalis. Aveiro promised to convey this affection to her brother, generating excitement in the local media. The visit underscores the strong connection between Ronaldo and his fans in Kerala, where football is a beloved sport. As Ronaldo continues his career with Al-Nassr, his family's presence in the state has sparked significant interest.

By Narendra Chaudhary Sep 2, 2026, 14:34 IST

Elma Aveiro's Visit to Kerala

Elma Aveiro, the sister of Portuguese football star Cristiano Ronaldo, visited Kerala to inaugurate a special diamond festival at a jewelry showroom in Kozhikode on September 3.

She arrived in Kozhikode on September 1 for the opening of the 'Sparkle Diamond Fest' hosted by Boby Chemmanur International Jewellers, where she was the chief guest. Her presence has generated significant excitement, given her connection to the football legend.

Meeting with Kerala Chief Minister

During her visit, Elma Aveiro met with Kerala Chief Minister VD Satheesan, who was in Kozhikode for official duties. They discussed the deep admiration that fans in Kerala have for Cristiano Ronaldo.

Their friendly conversation highlighted how the 'CR7' phenomenon connects fans across the globe, particularly in Kerala, where football is immensely popular. The meeting ended with Aveiro requesting a photo with the Chief Minister.

A Viral Moment

In a video shared by VD Satheesan on social media, Elma can be heard asking, "Can I have a picture with you?" to which the Chief Minister responded positively, smiling for the camera.

The interaction has sparked considerable media attention, reflecting the excitement surrounding Ronaldo's family in the region.

Elma's Promise to Convey Kerala's Love

At a press conference in Thiruvananthapuram, Chief Minister Satheesan elaborated on his meeting with Aveiro, mentioning that she promised to relay the heartfelt admiration of Kerala's football fans to her brother.

"It was a warm and pleasant interaction, during which I shared with her the immense love and admiration that Malayalis have for Ronaldo," Satheesan stated.

He expressed confidence that Elma would communicate this message of affection to Cristiano Ronaldo.

Cristiano Ronaldo's Ongoing Career

Meanwhile, Cristiano Ronaldo continues to play for Al-Nassr in the Saudi Pro League. Following Portugal's participation in the 2026 FIFA World Cup, he has resumed domestic play for the 2026–27 season, maintaining his impressive career trajectory.