Cristiano Ronaldo\'s 14-year-old son, Cristiano Ronaldo Junior, has been selected for Portugal\'s under-15 national team for the first time ahead of the upcoming Vlatko Markovic tournament in Croatia. The young forward earned his place following impressive performances with Al Nassr\'s academy.
Portugal U15 coach Joao Santos included the teenager in his 22-player squad for the international tournament scheduled for May 13-18. The young Portuguese side will face Japan, Greece, England and one additional opponent yet to be confirmed.
Cristiano Ronaldo Sr., who holds the world record for most international goals (136) and appearances (219), expressed his pride on social media. The five-time Ballon d\'Or winner shared the news on Instagram with the caption: \"Proud of you, son!\"
Following in Famous Father\'s Footsteps
The call-up represents a significant milestone in the development of Ronaldo Jr., who has been progressing through youth ranks since his father\'s move to Saudi Arabia. His selection for national team duty indicates his growing reputation as a talented prospect in his own right.
Ronaldo Sr., now 40, has previously spoken about his desire to potentially share the pitch with his son before retiring from professional football. This national team selection brings that possibility one step closer to reality.
\"I would like to play with my 14-year-old son, but we\'ll see, it depends more on me than on him,\" the Al Nassr star said earlier this year regarding the prospect of a father-son playing partnership.