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I’ve paid £3.2k for my son to see Cristiano Ronaldo NOT play – it’s costing an arm and a leg

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A LAD’S dream to see his hero Cristiano Ronaldo play has been thwarted three times — and cost his desperate dad £3,250.

The determined pair endured a hat-trick of heartache in their bid.

In March Chris, pictured with his son, spent £1,500 on hospitality and hotels for the Manchester derby which Ronaldo, 37, missed through injury
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In March Chris, pictured with his son, spent £1,500 on hospitality and hotels for the Manchester derby which Ronaldo, 37, missed through injuryCredit: Not known, clear with picture desk
Chris Broome has splashed out thousands and travelled more than 2,000 miles for son Zak, 12, to fulfil his dream of seeing the star play
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Chris Broome has splashed out thousands and travelled more than 2,000 miles for son Zak, 12, to fulfil his dream of seeing the star playCredit: Not known, clear with picture desk
Ronaldo didn't look too pleased about being on the bench
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Ronaldo didn't look too pleased about being on the benchCredit: Reuters

Each time Chris Broome, 43, splashed out for himself and son Zac, 12, the Portuguese star — famous for his “Siu” goal celebrations — has been injured or benched.

In 2020 he paid £1,550 to watch Ron at Juventus but the ace was rested.

In March Chris spent £1,500 on hospitality and hotels for the Manchester derby which Ronaldo, 37, missed through injury.

And despite free tickets for Man Utd v Leicester on Saturday, Ronaldo was missing again.

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Chris, of Yatton, Somerset, said: “It’s costing an arm and a leg.

"I promised Zac I will take him to see Ronaldo play, so I’ll make that happen come what may.”

The Portuguese star is famous for his 'Siu' goal celebrations
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The Portuguese star is famous for his 'Siu' goal celebrationsCredit: Reuters
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