Cristiano Ronaldo Jr., at just 14 years old, has been making waves in the football world while playing for the youth team of Saudi side Al-Nassr, where his father, Cristiano Ronaldo, plays for the senior team. The young talent has been selected as part of a 22-player roster for the Vlatko Markovic International Tournament in Croatia. This tournament will feature young Portuguese talents competing against teams from Japan, Greece, and England from May 13 to May 18.
Cristiano Ronaldo said: “Proud of you, son.”
Ronaldo Jr. has been developing his skills in the Saudi Pro League since his father joined the league in December 2022. Previously, he was part of the youth systems at Juventus and Manchester United, following in his father’s footsteps at these prestigious clubs.
Cristiano Ronaldo said: “This generation, it is difficult to tell them something and let them do it. They will always see their daddy as an example; they see me every day in what I do, at home, in training, or in a game. Right at this moment, Cristiano wants to be a football player but I don’t make big pressure, I make a little. He’s 14 years old, he has pressure already to be the son of Cristiano [senior]. Let him do his own mistakes, but I hope that in the future he can be a professional player. We cannot put pressure on our sons because we are famous.”
Cristiano Ronaldo added: “It makes me happy to be here, not just because my son is here too. This age is very important because in four or five years they will be professional. So my advice is to believe, listen to coaches, work hard, don’t sleep late. This is what I say to Cristiano. I really believe that in a few years one of them, a few of them, will be in the first team.”
Cristiano Ronaldo Jr.’s selection for the Portugal U15 squad highlights the promising path he is carving in football. His father’s influence and guidance undoubtedly play a significant role in his development, yet Ronaldo Sr. emphasizes the importance of allowing his son to learn from his own experiences. As the young Ronaldo prepares to face international competition, his journey is closely watched by fans and football enthusiasts alike, eager to see if he will follow in his father’s illustrious footsteps.
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