Sveti Martin na Muri, Croatia – Cristiano Ronaldo Júnior, 14, don comot for bench enter field for im first match with Portugal U15 squad as dem beat Japan 4-1 on May 13, 2025, for Vlatko Markovic International Tournament.
With jersey number 7 wey na im papa, Cristiano Ronaldo, the young star join the match during the second half as left winger, just like how him papa start him own career. Na Rafael Cabral wey score three goals, and one goal from Henrique Amen carry the team win.
“Cristianinho” as dem dey call am for Portugal, play 26 minutes for the match while Portugal maintain the lead wey dem build. The result shows say dem dey move forward for Group B wey dem get Greece and England to face next.
Despite no touch much ball, Cristiano Júnior fit enjoy the victory and his first experience as player for national team. This debut different from wetin happen to him papa for 2001 wey him score for South Africa at the same age.
Later, Cristiano Ronaldo celebrate the attainment for him social media, posting four pictures with the caption, “Congratulations on your debut for @selecaoportugal, son. I’m very proud of you!” His post on Instagram also attract big love from fans, gathering almost two and half million likes in one hour.
Cristiano Júnior currently dey play for Al Nassr youth team, where him papa dey play professional football after before he don play for Manchester United and Juventus academies. Dis moment dey critical for him journey as him begin to shape him career.
As Portugal prepare for their matches against Greece and England on May 14 and 16 respectively, the atmosphere don dey full with excitement as dem dey keen to support the young prodigy.
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