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Cristiano Ronaldo's mum admits she is lucky to be alive after hospital release

Dolores watching her son at the UEFA Nations League Finals last summer (Image: Action Images via Reuters)

Cristiano Ronaldo’s mum admitted today she feels lucky to be alive as she posted her first selfie since her hospital release showing what a great recovery she has made.

It emerged earlier today Dolores Aveiro, 65, had been allowed home nearly two weeks after suffering a life-threatening stroke.

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