Ronaldo Jr gets first call-up for Portugal under-15 squad

OEIRAS: The eldest son of Cristiano Ronaldo, Cristiano Jr, was called up for the first time by Portugal’s under-15s on Tuesday.

The 14-year-old forward, who plays for Al-Nassr’s youth team in Saudi Arabia, will join Portugal for a tournament in Croatia this month where they will face Japan, Greece and England.

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Ronaldo Jr has followed in his father’s footsteps, having played in the youth teams of the 40-year-old Portugal captain’s former clubs Real Madrid, Juventus and Manchester United.

Ronaldo, who joined Al-Nassr in 2022, shared the squad list on social media with the message: “Proud of you, son.”

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Although Ronaldo Jr is eligible to play for the United States, where he was born, or Spain, where he spent much of his early childhood, his call-up by Portugal could signal that he will also follow his father’s path on the international stage.