Ronaldo 'proud' of son after Portugal U15s debut
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.
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