Ronaldo 'proud' of son after Portugal U15s debut
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.Team-mate Rafael Cabral completed a hat-trick before Ronaldo Jr came off the bench.Five-time Ballon d'Or winner Ronaldo Sr said on Instagram: "Congratulations on your debut for Portugal, son. Very proud of you."
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 U15s are playing at the Vlatko Markovic tournament, where they will face Greece on Wednesday and England on Friday.
Hashtags
Try Our AI Features
Explore what Daily8 AI can do for you:
Comments
No comments yet...
Related Articles
The Sun
24 minutes ago
- The Sun
‘Best boss I ever had' – Cristiano Ronaldo's former bodyguard reveals risks of protecting star and how much he was paid
CRISTIANO RONALDO's former bodyguard has revealed the eye-watering sum he was paid to protect the footie icon. Hichman Bukhari was part of CR7's security detail for four years when the Portugal star plied his trade with Real Madrid. 3 3 3 The private military contractor (PMC) and close protection operative (CPO) was by Ronaldo's side every time he stepped out in the Spanish capital or jetted to a luxurious location. Bukhari attended some high-profile events during his watch of Ronaldo, which earned him a whopping £850 a day. That equated to a whopping £4,250 for a five-day week and £21,250 per month. His annual salary for a five-day week worked out to be a cool £255,000. Despite having to fend off scores of adoring footie fans, paparazzi galore and the occasional thief, Bukhari insists working with Ronaldo was a breeze. During an appearance on Telecinco, he said: 'Our work depends on the client's profile. 'In the case of Cristiano, with whom I worked for four years, his profile wasn't high-risk because people didn't want to kill him, and he didn't receive death threats. "He was threatened by fans or people who wanted to rob him. Inside Cristiano Ronaldo's incredible life AS arguably the greatest player of all time, Cristiano Ronaldo lives a life befitting such a superstar. Ron loves a fast motor almost as much as scoring goals with his vast car collection including one costing £9MILLION. Upon moving to Saudi - Ronaldo moved into a luxury skyscraper hotel before swapping it for an Arabian mansion. As a globetrotter, Ronaldo likes to travel in style like onboard this luxury private jet. Behind every great man is a great woman, and Ronaldo has one in partner Georgina Rodriguez. Georgina opened up on the moment they first met when she was working as a shop girl, saying it was "love at first sight". Before meeting Georgina, Ronaldo dated some of the world's hottest women including Kim Kardashian and Irina Shayk. Now it's all about the family, with Ronaldo's offspring now capable of making up a five-a-side team. Ronaldo's very well paid on the pitch, but he makes a ton of money off it too with endorsement deals ranging from KFC to his own range of underpants. He's also a prolific investor and owns a string of hotels. He's currently building a holiday resort in the Red Sea which has been dubbed "a new paradise". Ronaldo gives back too - which is one of the reasons he doesn't have any tattoos. He's highly dedicated, as a look inside his health and fitness regime shows. That dedication saw him transform from a weedy teen to hulking Adonis. Head here to read more on Cristiano Ronaldo. "We always have to know where we're going, who will be there, and have clear entry and exit points, as well as contact points. "We must always be aware that our lives could be at risk. Big-hearted Cristiano Ronaldo laughs it off after fan in wheelchair accidentally drives into him 'We have to be willing to protect a person, and sometimes we have to give our lives to protect them. "If I have to use weapons, I will use them. "The most important thing is having the ability to think quickly, solve problems, and remain calm in difficult situations.' Bukhari has fond memories of his time protecting Ronaldo, who was his 'best' employer to date. He said of the five-time Ballon d'Or winner: 'He is the best boss I've ever had. He was threatened by fans or people who wanted to rob him." Cristiano Ronaldo's former bodyguard, Hicham Bukhari "We have a good relationship. 'Working with him wasn't like working with someone threatened with death or kidnap. 'We had some silly incidents with paparazzi or crazy fans, but nothing major.' Ronaldo set up an all-Iberian final against Spain with a 68-minute winner.
The Independent
37 minutes ago
- The Independent
Why Man United can freely spend in transfer window
Manchester United cut their wage bill by £20m in the third quarter of the financial year, aiming to comply with Financial Fair Play regulations and fund summer spending. Sir Jim Ratcliffe 's cost-cutting measures led to over 250 staff redundancies, reducing staff payments to £71.2m from over £91m year-on-year. Departures and loan deals for players like Marcus Rashford, Antony, and Tyrell Malacia, along with the absence of Champions League bonuses, contributed to the reduced wage bill. United have initiated summer transfer activities, agreeing to a £62.5m deal for Matheus Cunha from Wolves and bidding £45m for Brentford 's Bryan Mbeumo. Despite recording a net profit of £0.7m for the quarter, United acknowledges a disappointing season with their lowest finish in half a century and failure to qualify for Europe, expecting significant improvement next season.
The Independent
38 minutes ago
- The Independent
Man United make second Bryan Mbeumo bid in pursuit of Brentford forward
Manchester United have returned with a second offer for Bryan Mbeumo as they try to tempt Brentford to sell the forward. United made a first approach of £45m plus a further £10m in add-ons for the 25-year-old, but it was not close to Brentford's valuation of the attacker, who is priced in excess of £60m. However, while United are pursuing their interest with a bigger package, they are adamant they will not repeatedly increase their bid as they aim to be disciplined in the transfer market. Mbeumo has attracted interest from a host of other clubs but wants to join United as part of their summer rebuilding. Brentford's attitude has always been that every player has his price but they are reluctant to sell for below that and while Mbeumo has a lone year left on his contract, the London club have an option to extend it. United are set to make Matheus Cunha their first summer signing after triggering the Brazil forward's £62.5m release clause at Wolves. The deal will be completed when he returns from international duty. Cunha, at 26, is a year older than Mbeumo and scored 15 Premier League goals last season to the Cameroon international's 20, a total bettered only by Mohamed Salah, Erling Haaland and Alexander Isak.
