Cristiano Ronaldo sends message to injured Venezuelan boy, invites him to a match

Football superstar Cristiano Ronaldo has offered a message of support and a special invitation to Andrés Mieles, a young boy from Venezuela who was severely injured in recent earthquakes. Ronaldo recorded a video message expressing his admiration for Andrés's strength and his desire to meet him.

"Hello Andrés, How are you? I'm making this video to send you a hug. I know you're a super fan. When you get better, I want to invite you to see one of my games to enjoy it," Ronaldo said in the video, which was shared on social media. The Portuguese captain added, "I would love to meet you. A hug, friend."

Andrés's story gained widespread attention after he was rescued and expressed his wish to have a Cristiano Ronaldo trading card. The viral nature of his situation prompted a campaign to share his story, leading to Ronaldo's personal outreach. A video circulating online shows Andrés in the hospital, holding a Ronaldo card and smiling, with a nurse comforting him.

The young boy suffered grave injuries, including the amputation of one of his legs, and tragically lost his family in the magnitude 7.2 and 7.5 earthquakes that struck Venezuela. His case has generated a wave of solidarity both within Venezuela and internationally. The earthquakes have resulted in thousands of deaths and tens of thousands of injuries, with concerns also rising about disease outbreaks and water quality.

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Hello Andrés, How are you? I'm making this video to send you a hug. I know you're a super fan. When you get better, I want to invite you to see one of my games to enjoy it. I would love to meet you. A hug, friend.