Cristiano Ronaldo Jr. earns first Portugal under-15 call-up
- Cristiano Ronaldo Jr., the 14-year-old son of Portugal captain Cristiano Ronaldo, earned his first call-up to Portugal's Under-15 squad in May 2025 for a youth tournament in Croatia.
- This passage traces Ronaldo Jr.'s progression through the youth ranks of clubs like Real Madrid and Juventus before continuing his development alongside his father in Saudi Arabia, highlighting the influence Cristiano Ronaldo has had on his son's emerging football journey.
- Ronaldo Jr. Will participate in the Vlatko Marković International Tournament, facing teams from Japan, Greece, England, and playing multiple matches in Croatia as his first exposure to international youth football.
- Cristiano Ronaldo expressed pride on social media, posting the squad list with the message "Proud of you, son," while also sharing clips of his son performing his iconic 'Siu' celebration that have gained viral attention.
- This call-up not only marks Ronaldo Jr.'s initial step into international football but could also start a notable father-son succession in Portuguese football, potentially continuing his father's legacy as the national team's leading goalscorer.
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