Cristiano Ronaldo 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 – a former club of Ronaldo Sr – 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”.
Rafael Cabral scored a hat-trick for Portugal before Ronaldo Jr came off the bench.
Ronaldo Sr, 40, has scored 136 goals for Portugal, a record in men’s football.
He captained Portugal to their first major title at Euro 2016 and the Nations League title in 2019.
