The news was confirmed by Cristiano Ronaldo himself on Instagram, where he proudly shared his son’s name at the top of the squad list, adding a fire emoji beside it. He also expressed his pride with the message: “Proud of you, son.” Ronaldo Jr. joined his father in Saudi Arabia over two years ago and is currently part of Al-Nassr’s academy.
At just 14 years old, he has already had experience playing for the youth teams of Juventus and Manchester United. Now, he is about to experience international football for the first time with Portugal’s U-15 squad.
Portugal’s U-15 team is set to travel to Japan, Greece, and England later this month, with Ronaldo Jr. being an integral part of the squad. Cristiano Ronaldo had mentioned in 2022 that his son was determined to play alongside him in the future, and this step is one in that direction.
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Cristiano Ronaldo, He shared, “My son says to me, ‘Dad, hold on for a few more years, I want to play with you!'”
However, the Real Madrid legend is clear that he will never pressure his son into achieving anything.
“I’ll never pressure him,” he stated. “He’ll follow his own path and pursue whatever he desires.”
“What I want most for Cristianito and for everyone is their happiness, and for them to choose what they want. I will support them in every way possible.”
Cristiano Ronaldo’s Final World Cup Dream
Cristiano Ronaldo, the former Real Madrid star, continues to score goals for both his club and country. As he nears the end of his illustrious career, the 40-year-old has his sights set on representing Portugal for the final time in the 2026 FIFA World Cup. This tournament could be the one trophy he hopes to add to his remarkable legacy before retiring from the sport.
Additionally, with his son expressing a desire to play professionally alongside him, Ronaldo is motivated to fulfill this promise before stepping away from football.
