Cristiano Ronaldo, recently took to social media and congratulated his eldest son, Cristiano Jr., on receiving his his first-ever call-up to the Portugal U-15 national football team. The 14-year-old will represent his country in the upcoming Vlatko Markovic Youth Tournament in Croatia, where Portugal will compete against Japan, Greece, and England from May 13 to May 18.
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Ronaldo took to Instagram to share the exciting news with his followers, posting a congratulatory message alongside the official team list. "Proud of you, son!" Ronaldo wrote, expressing his pride in his son's achievement. Ronaldo also highlighted the significance of this moment, noting that the national team will undergo four training sessions two in Portugal and two in Croatia before the tournament kicks off.
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About Cristiano Ronaldo Jr
Cristiano Jr has been honing his skills at several prestigious football academies, including those of Real Madrid, Juventus, Manchester United, and most recently, Al-Nassr, where he currently plays alongside his father. His impressive goal-scoring record, including 58 goals in a season with Juventus' youth academy, has undoubtedly caught the attention of scouts, and his inclusion in the U-15 squad is a testament to his talent.
For Ronaldo Sr, this call-up is a proud moment. Having himself made his mark on the Portugal U-15 team in 2001, where he scored seven goals in nine appearances.
Besides Portugal, Cristiano Jr, due to family ties and residency rules is eligible to play for four different countries as well i.e the United States, Spain, England and Cape Verde. For now, he appears destined to follow in the most illustrious of footsteps at international level.
