Ronaldo “proud” of son after Portugal Under-15s debut

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Ronaldo Jr. played in the number seven shirt that his father has famously worn throughout his career

Cristiano Ronaldo said he was “very proud” of his eldest son after he made his debut for Portugal Under-15s.

Cristiano Ronaldo Jr. came on in the 54th minute of a 4-1 win against Japan in a tournament Croatia on Tuesday.

The 14-year-old was watched on by grandmother Dolores Aveiro, Ronaldo Sr.’s mother.

It was also reported, external that scouts from Manchester United – a former club of Ronaldo Sr. – and several other top European clubs were in attendance to watch Ronaldo Jr. Five-time Ballon d’Or winner Ronaldo Sr. said on Instagram: “Congratulations on your debut for Portugal, son. Very proud of you.”

Rafael Cabral scored a hat-trick for Portugal before Ronaldo Jr. came off the bench. Ronaldo Sr., 40, has scored 136 goals for Portugal, a record in men’s football.

He captained Portugal to their first major title at Euro 2016 and the Nations League title in 2019.

Ronaldo Jr. is at Al-Nassr in Saudi Arabia with his father, who signed for the Pro League club in 2022.

Ronaldo Sr. forward has four other children – twins Eva and Mateo, 7, Alana Martina, 7, and Bella, 3.

Portugal Under-15s are playing at the Vlatko Markovic tournament, where they will face Greece on Wednesday and England on Friday.

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