Cristiano Ronaldo Jr., the eldest son of
football icon Cristiano Ronaldo, has been named in Portugal’s Under-15 national
team for the first time ahead of an international tournament in Croatia.
The 14-year-old forward, currently honing his skills
at Al Nassr’s youth academy in Saudi Arabia, impressed national selectors with
his recent performances. His progress has earned him a spot in the 22-man squad
selected by Portugal U15 head coach João Santos for the upcoming Vlatko
Markovic Tournament.
The youth competition, scheduled to run from May 13 to
18, will feature Portugal alongside Japan, Greece, England, and a
yet-to-be-determined team.
Reacting to the news, Cristiano Ronaldo shared his
pride on Instagram, writing: “Proud of you, son!”
Ronaldo, who turned 40 in February, remains the
all-time leading scorer in international football with 136 goals and holds the
record for most caps at 219. Earlier this year, the five-time Ballon d’Or
winner expressed his desire to someday share the pitch with his son, saying, “I
would like to play with my 14-year-old son, but we’ll see—it depends more on me
than on him.”
Cristiano Jr.’s call-up marks the latest chapter in a
footballing legacy that may well continue into the next generation.
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