Cristiano Ronaldo's uncle was rushed to hospital after being hit by a car while he was on his motorbike on Wednesday, it has been reported.

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• Ronaldo's uncle in traffic accident
• Had to be rushed to Jersey hospital
• Was released the same day

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  WHAT HAPPENED?

  Jorge Viveiros, who is the brother of Ronaldo's mother, was hit by a car in Saint Helier, the capital of the island of Jersey, reports . Firefighters at the scene of the accident helped Viveiros and he was taken to hospital.

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  THE BIGGER PICTURE

  After some time under observation at the hospital, the Al-Nassr star's uncle was released and allowed to return home on the same day.

• DID YOU KNOW?

  Ronaldo has a close bond with his family, particularly with his mother, Dolores Aveiro. The Portugal icon regularly appears with his close family in social media posts.

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  WHAT NEXT FOR RONALDO?

  Ronaldo will be relieved to hear his uncle is not seriously injured as the 39-year-old prepares for Al-Nassr's upcoming Saudi Pro League clash against Al-Qadsiah on Friday.

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