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The journey begins! Cristiano Ronaldo's son receives maiden Portugal call-up after impressing in Al-Nassr academy ranks as door left open to play alongside his father

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Al Nassr FC

<p>Five-time Ballon d’Or winner CR7 will need to <a href="https://www.goal.com/en-gb/lists/incredible-cristiano-ronaldo-backed-play-until-45-ex-premier-league-rival-why-al-nassr-superstar-retirement/bltcb6d2cf7bae8d605" target="_blank">prolong his playing career for a few years</a> yet in order to make that possible. He is, however, showing no sign of slowing down at 40 years of age.</p>

WHAT HAPPENED?

<p>Cristiano Jr is <a href="https://www.goal.com/en-gb/lists/boss-man-utd-cristiano-jr-ronaldo-tipped-very-good-manager-record-breaking-boots-knowledge-next-generation/blt8f69c7b96a4c0b3c" target="_blank">working alongside his famous father</a> at Saudi Pro League side Al-Nassr. A collection of <a href="https://www.goal.com/en-gb/lists/watch-like-father-like-son-cristiano-ronaldo-jr-scores-incredible-free-kick-training-chelsea-academy-star-yahya-idrissi/blt0db5a6538865441e" target="_blank">eye-catching performances at academy level</a> have earned him a maiden selection by Portugal in their U15 squad.</p>

THE BIGGER PICTURE

<p>Ronaldo reacted to the news on Instagram, saying: "I'm proud of you, son."</p><p>The five-time Ballon d'Or winner has previously said of <a href="https://www.goal.com/en-gb/lists/ronaldo-sets-cristiano-jr-challenge-bid-emulate-nba-legend-lebron-james-playing-alongside-son/blt1c018d7f747a2085" target="_blank">potentially lining up in the same side as Cristiano Jr</a> at some stage: “I would like it, I would like it. It's not something that keeps me up at night, but I would like it. We'll see. It's more in his hands than in mine.”</p>

WHAT CRISTIANO RONALDO SAID

<p>The promising forward, who has <a href="https://www.goal.com/en-gb/lists/watch-cristiano-ronaldo-jr-copies-father-siuuu-celebration-scoring-nerveless-penalty-al-nassr-academy/bltbc359a16a02acf24" target="_blank">inherited tricky feet and an eye for goal</a>, is set to take part in the Vlatko Markovic International Tournament in Croatia between 13-18 May. He will be eager to see game time there.</p>

DID YOU KNOW?

<p>Cristiano Jr is, due to family ties and residency rules, eligible to play for five different countries: Portugal, the United States, Spain, England and Cape Verde. For now, he appears destined to <a href="https://www.goal.com/en-gb/lists/partner-in-crime-ronaldo-happy-birthday-cristiano-jr-14-year-old-looks-follow-footsteps-record-breaking-father-al-nassr/blt30363e3f980aa0d6" target="_blank">follow in the most illustrious of footsteps</a> at international level.</p>

WHAT NEXT FOR CRISTIANO RONALDO JR?

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Cristiano Ronaldo’s son has been called up by Portugal for the first time, with a door being left open for him to one day play alongside his father.

The journey begins! Cristiano Ronaldo&apos;s son receives maiden Portugal call-up after impressing in Al-Nassr academy ranks as door left open to play alongside his father

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