Portuguese star Cristiano Ronaldo urged young people to complete their academic studies and not give up the dream of graduating at university;

And that was during the presentation of 24 scholarships at an Italian university to the audience of his followers on the communication sites.

Ronaldo announced - through a post he shared on his personal accounts on social networking sites yesterday, Wednesday - that he had offered 24 scholarships at a private Italian university, in a move to support and encourage young people to study at university.

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Addressing his followers, the Italian Juventus striker said, "Do not give up the dream of graduating, I am happy to donate these scholarships and I will be proud to support your studies."

Don't give up on the dream of graduating!

Take part in the selection for the 24 eCampus scholarships that I am happy to donate.

Send your application by 12 September on https://t.co/gmrmBy6oey.

I will be proud to support your studies!

@uni_ecampus pic.twitter.com/NAf5IHosEh

— Cristiano Ronaldo (@Cristiano) August 4, 2021

Ronaldo's post on Instagram received more than 2 million likes, while a large number of followers interacted with him on his Twitter account, praising what the Portuguese star offers outside the stadium.

Tweeters described him as a "real hero on and off the field", while others saw that with these grants he urges interest in studying and completing education.

wow yet my graduation dream might see the light I am very enthusiastic https://t.co/Fffkt6VjKp

— Abanos James (@AbanosJ) August 4, 2021

Nice @Cristiano Full Support !!


Retweet and Like#CR7 #cristiano #FootballNews https://t.co/1Wb0ZCjcnk

— Naveen Sheikh (@NaveenSheikh9) August 5, 2021

Wonderful human being.

One of the best out there.

God bless you https://t.co/2quHr70I0U

— Rocky89 🇸🇱 (@rakaraza180) August 5, 2021

Alright my GOAT I have to definitely study but would be a pleasure if I study from Portugal https://t.co/axjAkeCNC9

— MICHEAL BOLTON AYEBS (@MichealAyebs) August 4, 2021

TRUE HERO ON AND OFF THE PITCH @Cristiano https://t.co/R0Hd8xYd7R

— Jabir Bashir (@JabirBashir2) August 4, 2021