Al Nassr and Portugal star player Cristiano Ronaldo has opened up on his son’s debut performance for his country. The former United and Real Madrid player 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, external that scouts from Manchester United 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.” The game ended 4-1 with Rafael Cabral scoring a hat-trick for Portugal before Ronaldo Jr came off the bench.
Portugal U15s are playing at the Vlatko Markovic tournament, where they will face Greece on Wednesday and England on Friday.
