Cristiano Ronaldo Delights Autistic Children at Dubai Autism Centre

Friday, December 30th, 2011 at 12:10 pm , filed under News by Joel Barker

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Cristiano Ronaldo signed football shirts worn by pupils at the Dubai Autism Centre as crowds of followers pressed forward in an attempt to catch a glimpse of their football-hero.

Pupils – some holding signs saying ‘Welcome to DAC’ and wearing shirts with Ronaldo written on the back – stood with their parents, brothers and sisters next to employees, supporters of the centre and members of the community.

Real Madrid and Portugal superstar arrived at 2 P.M. but remained in his car in the playground until space had been cleared. Then, bounded by aides, he was ushered out of the vehicle and past the packed crowd into a small meeting room that had been set aside for a press conference.

Some of those invited to attend were prevented from entering and the press conference was unexpectedly cancelled – the second Ronaldo event in 2 days to have been called off. A planned appearance at Dubai Mall on Tuesday was also cancelled.

Most of those, who had come to see the Real Madrid star, were kept outside, though pupils and their families were allowed into the room, where they took turns to get for pictures with the star and obtain his signature.

Ronaldo appeared tense and hardly ever smiled at the event, and though he exchanged a few words with officials and families he made no endeavor to address the hundreds, who had turned out for him.

After 25 minutes the room was cleared and Ronaldo was whisked back outside and into his car, and moments later he was gone. Though some were disappointed after catching only a glimpse of the star-footballer, many told the event would have a positive effect by raising awareness.

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