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Cristiano Ronaldo's Mother: Football 'Mafia' Is Why Son Hasn't Won More Awards

Cristiano Ronaldo's mother believes her son would have won more individual awards in his career if it wasn't for a "football mafia."

The Juventus and Portugal star has long been regarded as one of the best players in the world, having won the coveted Ballon d'Or prize on five occasions.

However, Ronaldo's mother—Dolores Aveiro—told the Portuguese media she thinks the 34-year-old should have received more recognition during his career, per Goal:

"There is a mafia. That's the right word to define it. Yes, there is a mafia in football.