Cristiano Ronaldo has never explicitly stated his support
for Palestine, but he has made some gestures that have been interpreted as
such. In 2016, he shared a video on social media of Syrian children affected by
the conflict, saying, "We know that you have been suffering a lot. I am a
very famous player but you are the true heroes." This video was widely
shared by Palestinian supporters, who interpreted it as a sign of Ronaldo's
solidarity with the Palestinian people.
In
2019, Ronaldo was photographed wearing a Palestinian scarf while meeting with
Jibril Rajoub, the president of the Palestinian Football Association. This
photo also went viral, with many people praising Ronaldo for his support of
Palestine.
However,
some people have also criticized Ronaldo for his lack of public statements on
the Palestinian issue. They argue that, as one of the most famous athletes in
the world, he has a platform to speak out on important issues like the
Israeli-Palestinian conflict, but he has chosen to remain silent.
Overall, it is unclear what Ronaldo's personal views on the Palestinian issue are. He has made some gestures that have been interpreted as supportive, but he has never explicitly stated his position.
In December 2022, Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan claimed that Cristiano Ronaldo had been subjected to a "political ban" due to his support for Palestine. Erdogan said that Ronaldo was "someone who stands for the Palestinian cause" and that he was "sent to the pitch with just 30 minutes remaining to the match ruined his psychology and took away his energy."
Ronaldo has never publicly confirmed or denied Erdogan's claim. However, he did post a message on social media after the World Cup, thanking his fans for their support and saying that he would always fight for what he believes in. This message was interpreted by some as a veiled reference to his support for Palestine.
Overall, it is still unclear whether Ronaldo has made any new statements about Palestine. However, the fact that he has not spoken out publicly on the issue since Erdogan's claim has led some to speculate that he may be trying to avoid being further politicized.

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