Cristiano Ronaldo Jr Makes Portugal U15 Debut in Croatia Win

Cristiano Ronaldo Jr., the 14-year-old son of football legend Cristiano Ronaldo, made his debut for Portugal's Under-15 national team during the Vlatko Markovic International Tournament in Croatia, contributing to a 4-1 victory over Japan. Wearing the iconic number 7, he entered the match as a left winger, the same position his father played early in his career, and was warmly welcomed by teammates and fans. Ronaldo Jr., currently part of Al Nassr's youth academy and previously affiliated with Manchester United, Juventus, and Real Madrid youth systems, has chosen to represent Portugal internationally despite eligibility for the U.S. and Spain. Cristiano Ronaldo expressed pride in his son's debut via social media, while his grandmother Maria Dolores supported him at the tournament. Portugal's U15 team is set to continue the tournament with matches against Greece and England, with Ronaldo Jr. expected to feature further. As Cristiano Sr.'s playing career nears its end, many eyes are on Ronaldo Jr. to see if he can follow in his father's footsteps and eventually reach the first-team level.