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Yahoo
14-05-2025
- Sport
- Yahoo
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 that scouts from Manchester United - a former club of Ronaldo Sr - and several other top European clubs were in attendance to watch Ronaldo Jr. Five-time Ballon d'Or winner Ronaldo Sr said on Instagram: "Congratulations on your debut for Portugal, son. Very proud of you." Rafael Cabral scored a hat-trick for Portugal before Ronaldo Jr came off the bench. 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. Listen to the latest Football Daily podcast Get football news sent straight to your phone
The Irish Sun
13-05-2025
- Sport
- The Irish Sun
Cristiano Ronaldo Jr, 14, given dad's number and copies iconic pose as he makes Portugal debut with grandma watching
CRISTIANO RONALDO JR made his international debut for Portugal's Under-15s on Tuesday - and wore his dad's iconic number. The 14-year-old was named on the bench ahead of Advertisement 5 Cristiano Ronaldo Jr made his Portugal U15s debut on Tuesday Credit: Splash 5 The teenager wore his dad's iconic No7 Credit: Splash 5 His grandmother, Maria Dolores, watched on from the sidelines Credit: Splash And he was introduced in the 54th minute with his team leading 3-0 thanks to a hat-trick from Braga forward Rafael Cabral. And he was even pictured in his dad's signature free kick pose during the warm-up. Advertisement READ MORE IN FOOTBALL She was seen wearing her son's iconic 2010 World Cup shirt before the match. Ronaldo Jr is also set to face Greece and England in the Vlatko Markovic tournament. The young His dad posted Advertisement Most read in Football Ronaldo Jr currently plays in Al-Nassr 's youth ranks having followed his dad to Saudi Arabia over two years ago. The youngster has also represented youth teams at and . Cristiano Ronaldo appears to argue with himself as he fights back tears after Al-Nassr cup KO Three years ago, five-time Ballon d'Or winner Ronaldo revealed that He said: "My son tells me: dad, hold on a few more years, I want to play with you!" Advertisement 5 Ronaldo Jr was pictured in a similar stance to his dad's iconic free kick pose Credit: Splash 5 Ronaldo Jr is following in the footsteps of his dad Credit: Getty
The Hindu
06-05-2025
- Sport
- The Hindu
Italy's football infrastructure is terrible: UEFA president Aleksander Ceferin
UEFA president Aleksander Ceferin has described Italian football's infrastructure as terrible and by far the worst among Europe's top five leagues. In an interview with SportMediaset published on Tuesday, Ceferin was asked about the San Siro Stadium's rejected bid to host the Champions League final and the ongoing discussions about plans for a new stadium in Milan. 'Italy's football infrastructure is a shame. You are one of the biggest footballing countries, you've won many World Cups, Euros, and Champions Leagues. At the same time, among the big countries you have by far the worst infrastructure,' Ceferin said. READ: Cristiano Ronaldo's eldest son called up by Portugal Under-15s 'To be honest, I'm a bit tired of these Italian discussions about infrastructure, because all we see is discussions,' the Slovenian added. 'The clubs need help from the government, they need help from municipalities. Private investors will invest. It's time to do something, because the infrastructure is terrible.' Milan's San Siro is set to stage the opening ceremony of the 2026 Winter Olympics in February. Italy will co-host the 2032 men's European Championship with Turkey. 'I'm not worried yet (about the Euros). I think that now, the government has understood that it has to do something,' Ceferin said. 'I have a lot of confidence in Gabriele Gravina, who is my first vice-president. He will do everything he can to close the gap.'
West Australian
06-05-2025
- Sport
- West Australian
Portugal under-15s call up Cristiano Ronaldo's son
Cristiano Ronaldo's son has been called up to Portugal's Under-15 squad. Fourteen year-old Cristiano Ronaldo Jr - who is at Saudi Arabia side Al-Nassr where his father plays - has been included in a 22-strong group for the Vlatko Markovic International Tournament in Croatia. The youth tournament will feature matches against teams from Japan, Greece and England from May 13 to 18. Ronaldo, 40, posted a picture of the Portugal Under-15s squad list on his Instagram story, with the message "proud of you, son". Cristiano Ronaldo Jr has also spent time in the youth set-up at Juventus and Manchester United, his father having played for both clubs before moving to the Saudi Pro League in December 2022.
Scottish Sun
06-05-2025
- Sport
- Scottish Sun
Cristiano Ronaldo's son called up to Portugal U15s to face England leaving Man Utd legend ‘proud'
THE son of Cristiano Ronaldo has been called up to Portugal Under-15s ahead of an upcoming match against England. Ronaldo posted confirmation of the international call-up on his Instagram. 2 Cristiano Ronaldo Jr has been called up to Portugal U15s Credit: Instagram @cristianojr.x 2 Ronaldo Jr will play against Japan, Greece and England later this month Credit: AFP He used a fire emoji against his son's name which was first on the list of squad members. The 40-year-old also wrote: "Proud of you, son." Ronaldo Jr currently plays in Al-Nassr's academy having followed his dad to Saudi Arabia over two years ago. The 14-year-old has also represented youth teams at Juventus and Mancheter United so far in his career. READ MORE IN FOOTBALL NOT VERY CLEVER Watford SACK Tom Cleverley as manager in controversial move But now he will get his first taste of international football. Ronaldo Jr will be in the Portugal U15s squad to face Japan, Greece and England later this month. Back in 2022, five-time Ballon d'Or winner Ronaldo revealed that his son was determined to play alongside him one day. He said: "My son tells me: dad, hold on a few more years, I want to play with you!" CASINO SPECIAL - BEST CASINO BONUSES FROM £10 DEPOSITS However, the Real Madrid legend claims he will never pressure his first born to succeed. He continued: "I will never pressure him. He will do what he wants. Cristiano Ronaldo appears to argue with himself as he fights back tears after Al-Nassr cup KO "Also what I want the most for Cristianito and everyone else is that they're happy and that they choose what they want. "I will support in any way."
