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Yahoo
18-05-2025
- Sport
- Yahoo
Cristiano Ronaldo Jr nets first goal for Portugal U15 🤩
This article was translated into English by Artificial Intelligence. You can read the original version in 🇧🇷 here. Top scorer and decisive. Cristiano Ronaldo Jr. has started writing his own scoring history for the Portugal national team by scoring two decisive goals for the country's Under-15 team to win 3-2 against Croatia and conquer the Vlatko Markovic tournament. Advertisement First, a strong left-footed shot, almost without an angle. Then, a header in a marked position inside the area. This was Portugal's first conquest in the Under-15 category. It's only the second match where Cristiano Ronaldo's son starts as a starter.
The Independent
07-05-2025
- Sport
- The Independent
Cristiano Ronaldo's son called up to Portugal squad for first time
Cristiano Ronaldo 's 14-year-old son, Cristiano Ronaldo Jr., has been selected for Portugal 's Under-15 squad. He will participate in the Vlatko Markovic International Tournament in Croatia, playing against Japan, Greece, and England. Ronaldo Jr. currently plays for Al-Nassr's youth team in Saudi Arabia, where his father also plays. He previously played for the youth teams of Juventus and Manchester United, following in his father's footsteps. Cristiano Ronaldo expressed pride in his son's achievement on social media.
Irish Daily Mirror
02-05-2025
- Sport
- Irish Daily Mirror
FAI outrage following racist attack towards two underage Ireland players
Two Irish Under 15 players were racially abused during a friendly underage international on Thursday. The incidents took place in the Torneo Della Nazioni tournament in Italy when three separate comments were made to two different Irish players. A FAI statement said: 'The FAI can confirm that we have reported incidents of racism directed towards our players during the Ireland Boys Under-15s match with UAE on Thursday. 'Three separate comments, made towards two Irish players, have been reported to match officials and organisers of the Torneo Della Nazioni tournament in Italy. 'The FAI does not tolerate any form or racism towards our players or staff, be it on a football pitch, at a stadium or online. 'Following another recent act of racism towards an Under-17s Ireland player in March, the FAI condemns such acts and expect a full investigation into the incidents that took place with appropriate action to be taken." Ireland Boys Under-15s head coach, Jason Donohue, added: 'As players and staff we are appalled that we still have players subjected to racism in youth football. 'Football is a global game that welcomes everybody and there is no place for racist behaviour. 'The players involved have our support, as do their families and teammates. We have a duty to our players and staff, present and future, to call out incidents like this and fully expect the relevant bodies to investigate this and apply strong disciplinary action.'
Korea Herald
29-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Korea Herald
HITGS debuts amid scrutiny over members being all under 18
Rookie girl group HITGS made its official debut Monday, drawing mixed reactions over its lineup consisting of five members who are minors: from the eldest, VV, 18, to the youngest, Iyoo, 15. From the outset of its debut promotions, H Music Entertainment, the group's agency, emphasized the youthfulness of the group, highlighting the members' 'fresh and lively visuals' and 'pure, radiant girl-like charm' that it said 'instantly captured attention.' The group's name, HITGS, is an acronym for 'Hip, Innocent, Teenager, Girls, Story,' which the agency explained reflects the members' desire to share stories about all the things they love. During the group's debut showcase in Seoul, member Iyoo said their differentiating factor lies in 'hipness within pure energy.' Another member Seohee added, 'We want to be a warmhearted group that resonates with teenagers and reminds older generations of their own teenage years.' While it is common for girl groups to debut as minors in K-pop, the controversy surrounding the recent survival program 'Under15,' which featured contestants as young as eight, has reignited public concern over the commercialization of youth. Despite the scrutiny, the members of HITGS also underscored their group's visual appeal as a core strength. 'Our team's greatest strength lies in our diverse visuals,' said Hyerin. 'We want to be No. 1 in visuals, too, and show those charms to the public.' The group's debut EP, 'Things We Love: H,' released Monday, features two tracks: title track 'Sour Patch' and B-side 'Never Be Me.' The album boasts contributions from renowned songwriters such as Gil Lewis and David Wilson, who have previously worked with major K-pop acts including Wendy, aespa, Zerobaseone and Riize. 'Sour Patch' is a dreamy, emotionally driven track with groovy 808 bass, bouncy drum beats and a catchy melody. 'I focused on the themes of 'excitement' and 'emotional stir' when writing this track,' said lyricist-producer Ryan Jhun, who participated in the song's composition. 'I hope people listen not just with their ears but with their hearts.' Before their official debut, HITGS performed under the name 'Project H' during the pre-show segment of the '2024 SBS Gayo Daejeon,' offering a medley of hit K-pop songs reinterpreted in their own style, including 2NE1's 'I Am the Best,' TXT's 'Deja Vu,' aespa's 'We Fresh' and Ive's 'I Am.' 'Learning that we would perform at the Gayo Daejeon pre-show came with a huge sense of responsibility and pressure,' said member Seojin. 'But as time passed and we practiced more, all I could think about was wanting to get on stage as soon as possible.'
Korea Herald
26-03-2025
- Entertainment
- Korea Herald
Upcoming K-pop survival show ‘Under15' faces familiar backlash for featuring child contestants
The upcoming K-pop audition program 'Under15,' set to premiere on March 31, is under fire for featuring contestants as young as eight, prompting concerns over the sexualization and commodification of minors. Industry insiders say the controversy underscores a longstanding issue in the entertainment scene, highlighting the urgent need for improved public perception and the adoption of clearer guidelines on casting children and adolescents in nationally broadcast reality shows. The survival show, which aims to form a new girl group with an average debut age of under 15, introduced 59 female participants in promotional materials released earlier this month. The contestants, all girls younger than 16, appeared wearing heavy makeup and styled in mature clothing, leading to a public outcry on social media over the portrayal of girls in a context some interpreted as inappropriate and exploitative. Recruiting child idol hopefuls is nothing new in the K-pop industry. According to a local entertainment company official, most agencies set the upper age limit for new trainees at 15. 'Nowadays, future K-pop stars begin training as early as age six. The oldest we usually accept as trainees is 15, unless the candidate is exceptionally talented — whether in singing, dancing or even just having standout visuals,' the official said. 'These days, elementary school graduation ceremonies have become one of the most popular places for casting trainees.' A poster released on March 12 drew particular criticism for using product label-like graphics to describe the girls with phrases such as 'bright and bubbly' and 'luxury and unique.' Critics accused the show's producers of treating children as marketable products, reinforcing harmful beauty standards and objectification at an early age. Lee Jong-im, a lecturer at Seoul National University of Science & Technology's Graduate School of Public Policy and Information Technology, criticized the imagery and its implications. 'The barcode-style graphic was a major problem. The production team said it was meant to resemble a student ID, but that explanation doesn't make sense,' Lee said. 'The video shows the girls receiving makeup, and the close-up shots of their eyes could evoke a feeling of fetishization. It reflects a lack of thoughtful consideration during the promotion process.' Lee also pointed out the absence of proper safeguards when casting participants of such a young age, adding that producers seemed to emphasize youth over artistic direction or care. 'There appears to have been no serious deliberation about how to shape the show's creative direction. When it comes to participants under the age of 15, there should be better protection measures,' she said. Citing international standards, Lee noted that the BBC, for example, prohibits its producers from following underage participants on social media and only allows contact through parents. 'Such guidelines are necessary to protect children from unnecessary exposure and inappropriate relationships with producers,' she added.
