A Proud Moment for Ronaldo Sr.
Cristiano Ronaldo, who holds the record for the most goals in men's international football with 136 goals for Portugal, expressed pride in his son's achievement. He shared a photo of the squad list on his Instagram Stories with the caption: "Proud of you, son!"
Upcoming Matches and Football Journey
The Under-15 team will compete against Japan, Greece, and England, along with an additional match in Croatia. Ronaldo Jr. currently plays in the youth division of Al-Nassr in Saudi Arabia, where his father also plays since joining the club in December 2022.
Following in His Father's Footsteps
Ronaldo Jr. has grown up playing in the youth academies of several major clubs, including Real Madrid, Juventus, and Manchester United, mirroring his father's career path. Known for copying his father's iconic "Siu" celebration, videos of his performances often go viral. During his time with Juventus' youth team, reports say he scored an impressive 58 goals.
A Shared Legacy
After the announcement of his son's selection, the official Portugal national team's Instagram shared a picture of the father-son duo with the caption: "Portugal's DNA." Cristiano Ronaldo reposted the image to his own Stories. The 40-year-old football icon is also a father to four other children.
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