Julius OkorieFourteen year old Cristiano Ronaldo Jnr, son of legendary Portugal international Cristiano Ronaldo, has been invited to the country’s national U-15 squad.
The Portuguese Football Federation announced the inclusion of the junior Ronaldo in the national squad on Tuesday, May 6
Join our WhatsApp ChannelRonaldo Jr who currently plays for the Al-Nassr youth team in Saudi Arabia, has quickly made a name for himself in the youth football ranks. His inclusion in the Under-15 national team is seen as a significant milestone in his development as a player.
The squad has been assembled in preparation for the 7th Vlatko Marković International Tournament, which is set to take place in Croatia from May 13 to 18.
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Portugal Under-15 will face a tough challenge in the tournament, where they will compete against teams from England, Japan, and Greece in the group stage.
The tournament provides an excellent platform for young talent like Ronaldo Jr. to showcase their skills on an international stage.
With the eyes of the football world watching, this tournament will be an important moment in Ronaldo Jr.’s early career, as he looks to make his mark on the international football scene.
His inclusion in the junior national team is coming barely three years after signing pro contract with Al-Nassr where his father plies his trade.
An elated Ronaldo senior posted a picture on social media of his son’s name on the national team squad list along with the message, “Proud of you, son.”
Like his celebrated father, he has had stints with Manchester United, Juventus and Real Madrid.
Five-time Ballon d’Or winner, Ronaldo Sr is still a Portugal international and has scored 136 goals for his country – a world record in men’s football.
Aside from working to lead Portugal to the next World Cup in USA, Canada and Mexico, the 40-year-old is also looking forward to playing at the 2030 World Cup where his country will be co-hosting along with Spain and Morocco.
Julius Okorie is Chief Sports and Entertainment Correspondent for Prime Business Africa. He began his journalism career with the Champion Newspaper and Sporting Champion and later moved on to Daily Independent and the Nation Newspapers. Okorie joined Prime Business Africa in 2024 bringing on board 20 years of experience in writing investigative news on Sports and Entertainment. His well researched and highly informative articles on Sports Business and general entertainment are followed by a wide range of audience.
