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Ronaldo flies home to Madeira after Juventus star's mother is hospitalised after suffering suspected stroke

Cristiano Ronaldo has flown home to Madeira after his mother was rushed to hospital after suffering a suspected stroke in the early hours of Tuesday morning.

Dolores Aveiro, 65, was admitted to Dr Nelio Mendonca Hospital, where she is due to undergo tests to determine her physical wellbeing over the next few hours.

Ronaldo's mother has already had a blood clot removed from an artery, and is reportedly now in a conscious and stable condition while being kept under observation.

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The Juve forward is travelling to the Portuguese island on a private jet, having been granted a day off on compassionate leave by the Italian club.