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Yahoo
19-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
🔥 Like father, like son! CR7 Jr shines for Portugal for the first time
This article was translated into English by Artificial Intelligence. You can read the original version in 🇩🇪 here. Yes, we can hardly believe it either, but Cristiano Ronaldo Jr. seems to be slowly but surely making his way toward becoming a professional footballer. Yesterday, the 14-year-old shone for the first time on the big youth stage for Portugal. At the Vlatko Markovic Tournament, the 'Mini-CR7' scored his first goal for his home country's U15 team in their 3-2 final victory over Croatia. Especially his first of two goals already bore a slight resemblance to his dad's style. The first 𝗦𝗜𝗨𝗨𝗨𝗨 from Cristiano Jr. for Portugal came at the Vlatko Markovic International Tournament! 😍🇵🇹 #Canal11 #FutebolEmPortuguês Quite impressive, isn't it? Of course, the iconic Siuuuuu celebration was not to be missed. ❗ Cristiano Jr with his medal and the trophy. 🔥 After the match, he even took home his first international trophy. By the way, that means the youngster has won more trophies in the past four years than his father. Yep, we're all feeling pretty old right now too. 📸 Jurij Kodrun - 2025 Getty Images
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 Sun
18-05-2025
- Entertainment
- The Sun
Watch Cristiano Ronaldo Jr score first goals for Portugal U15s and celebrate in the only way possible
CRISTIANO RONALDO JR is proving to be a chip off the old block - and even celebrates like his dad. The 14-year-old scored a brace for Portugal in the final of the Vlatko Markovic International Tournament on Sunday. 3 3 Cristiano Jr was handed the No7 shirt made famous by his dad for the under-15 showdown against Croatia. And the teenager needed just 12 minutes to open the scoring against the hosts. Ghosting into the box from the left wing, Cristiano Jr was played in after a teammate's mazy run. From a tight angle, he smashed in a sublime first-time shot off the crossbar. Cristiano Jr sprinted off towards the corner flag to celebrate his first international goal. And he couldn't resist mimicking his dad's iconic 'Siu' celebration alongside his teammates. One fan wrote in response: "Like father like son. SIU tradition lives." Another said: "The moment he gets a taste of scoring, he won't stop." While a third joked: "I'm seeing double here, two Ronaldos!" Cristiano Jr has been eyed by scouts from a host of European clubs, including Manchester United and Tottenham. Cristiano Ronaldo Jr, 14, given dad's number and copies iconic pose as he makes Portugal debut with grandma watching And he was on the scoresheet again later in Saturday's match. With the scores locked at 1-1, Portugal went ahead again as the 14-year-old planted a header in at the far post. They would eventually run out 3-2 winners. Earlier in the tournament, five-time Ballon d'Or winner Ronaldo took to social media to congratulate his son on his international debut. A proud CR7 told his 115 million followers: "Congratulations on your debut by @selecaoportugal, son. Very proud of you!" 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. Ronaldo, 40, has remained prolific in front of goal this season for Al-Nassr, bagging 33 times in all competitions. But he has endured another trophyless season in Saudi Arabia. Al-Nassr are third in the Saudi Pro League - 11 points behind leaders Al-Ittihad. They were also knocked out of the Asian Champions League by Japanese side Kawasaki Frontale last month. Al-Nassr have not won the league title since Ronaldo signed in December 2022.


Fox News
07-05-2025
- Sport
- Fox News
Cristiano Ronaldo's son named to Portugal's U-15 squad
Recommended Videos Published May 6, 2025 7:02pm EDT The eldest son of Cristiano Ronaldo was selected to Portugal's under-15 squad for the first time ahead of an upcoming tournament. Cristiano Ronaldo Júnior, 14, will be part of Portugal's 22-player squad that will participate at the Vlatko Markovic international tournament in Croatia, held from May 13-18. Other teams include England, Greece, and Japan. The eldest Ronaldo posted an image of the two on Instagram, adding "Proud of you, son!" Cristiano Ronaldo Junior is part of the youth academy at Al-Nassr, the club in Saudi Arabia where his father has played at since 2023. He previously played at the Manchester United and Juventus academies, also two of his father's former clubs. The elder Ronaldo, 40, remains in the mix to make a sixth World Cup appearance if Portugal qualifies for the 2026 World Cup. He is the men's all-time leading scorer in international football with 136 goals and holds the world record for most international appearances at 219. The five-time Balon d'Or winner has previously expressed interest in playing with his son. Want great stories delivered right to your inbox? Create or log in to your FOX Sports account, follow leagues, teams and players to receive a personalized newsletter daily !


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.