Cristiano Ronaldo Jr. has been called up for the first time to Portugal's U-17 squad by coach Filipe Ramos for the matches of the 2027 European Championship qualifiers. The selection comes at a significant transitional moment for his family, as his father, Cristiano Ronaldo Sr., recently announced his retirement from international football at the age of 41. [1]

The academy striker from Al-Nassr, who has made 13 appearances and scored 5 goals at the U-15 and U-16 levels, represents the next step in the young player's international development. Portugal will play against Andorra, Bulgaria, and Serbia in November. This call-up brings a familiar name to the national setup at a time when his father's international career has just come to an end. [1]

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  1. The Times of India Cristiano Ronaldo’s eldest son earns first Portugal U17 call-up as father brings international career to an end