The Ronaldo family is once again in the spotlight. But this time, it is not Cristiano Ronaldo himself who is in focus, but his 15-year-old son.
Cristiano Jr. received his first call-up to the Portugal U-16 national team.
This event has sparked great interest in the football world, as the young player is already stepping out of his legendary father's shadow and starting his own story. This journey is the first real test for the young footballer, who will take to the field against strong opponents such as Türkiye, England, and Wales.
At the tournament that will take place in Antalya, Cristiano Jr. will try to leave behind his father's famous name and demonstrate his own football skills.
While Cristiano Sr. is still striving to score his thousandth goal, young Cristiano has already shown good performances with the U-15 team, recording a double in the final at a tournament held in Croatia.
However, in football, it is not previous achievements but future games that matter. A call-up to the U-16 national team is an important step for young footballers.
This is not only a period that increases football technique and physical preparation, but also an important time for forming as a true football player. Young Cristiano now has the opportunity to create his own name.
The Ronaldo family name holds great significance in football history. But for young Cristiano, this name is like a double-edged sword — on one hand, it is a huge opportunity, on the other hand, it is the constant pressure of being compared to his father's achievements.
The football world has often witnessed "golden boys" failing to succeed. But many players have also managed to step out of the shadows of legends and find their own way.
Cristiano Jr. is now at the very beginning of such a path.
This journey may take him from being just "the son of a legend" to writing his own story. For now, we have only one question: has the young footballer inherited his father's hunger for football or not?
Time will tell. Undoubtedly, this first call-up has aroused interest in the football world and will go down in history as Cristiano Jr.'s first official opportunity.
