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Cristiano Ronaldo, renowned as one of the greatest athletes of all time, recently found himself facing disappointment and frustration. The world-famous soccer legend, with a staggering net worth of $500 million, made headlines last year when he purchased the most expensive house in Portugal.

Situated in the picturesque town of Cascais, the construction of Ronaldo’s dream mansion began immediately, with high hopes of completing the project by this year. Unfortunately, the journey has been far from smooth, leaving the Al-Nassr striker increasingly disillusioned with the entire process.

Never-ending problems for Ronaldo

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Adriano Silva Martins, a prominent commentator of the program ‘Noite das Estrelas,’ recently shared insights into Ronaldo’s growing discontentment with the mansion. Meticulously detailing the roadblocks that have plagued the construction.

Martins revealed, “This is no longer the dream of a lifetime to become a nightmare, because Cristiano Ronaldo, from the information I have, is already quite ... I say disappointed with everything that has to do with this house”. The commentator pointed out several key issues that have soured the athlete’s experience, ranging from budgetary constraints to lingering privacy concerns.

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Initially, the ambitious project was estimated to cost Ronaldo around $16.3 million. However, as construction continued, the budget has now escalated to a jaw-dropping $27 million. Furthermore, Ronaldo’s dreams of seclusion and tranquility have been shattered by the lack of privacy surrounding his new home.

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Situated adjacent to a golf course and a public parking lot, his ideal retreat has become a constant source of disturbance. Martins revealed, “Today I had the opportunity to even pass in front of the house, the house is completely exposed”. The disappointments don’t end there for the 5x Ballon d’Or winner.

Cristiano Ronaldo might not even live in the dream mansion

The challenges for Ronaldo’s new house began much earlier, as the soccer icon previously struggled to find a chef. The frustration deepens as Ronaldo’s attempts to assert control over his surroundings have been thwarted. The 38-year-old had aspired to expand his estate by purchasing the adjacent land. This move would have guaranteed both privacy and more expansive property.

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Regrettably, the golf course owners, the Champalimaud family have adamantly refused to sell. Adriano Silva Martins shared, “Cristiano Ronaldo is a man who is used to getting absolutely everything. He never thought that the Champalimaud family wouldn’t sell him part of the golf course lands so that he could have more privacy”.

Then the journalist made a bombshell revelation. He said, “I’m already hearing voices telling me that maybe Cristiano will never live in that house”. In light of these mounting disappointments, Cristiano Ronaldo is left grappling with a profound sense of disillusionment.

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