Portugal U17: Cristiano Ronaldo Jr. receives first call-up

Cristiano Ronaldo Jr., the eldest son of Cristiano Ronaldo, has been selected for the first time in Portugal's under-17 squad. Several media outlets, including Foot Mercato, Calciomercato and TuttoMercatoWeb, report this first call-up. The young player, aged 16, has been called up for the upcoming European Championship qualifiers, according to Calciomercato. This call-up marks a new step in the progression of the young forward within Portugal's youth teams, as reported by the Italian website. The news was also relayed by the Brazilian portal Metrópoles, which highlights that Cristiano Ronaldo Jr. has already taken part in matches with the Portuguese under-15 and under-16 teams. According to Foot Mercato, the young player, whose father plays for Al-Nassr, continues his journey in Portugal's junior categories. Although the call-up is announced by the media, it has not yet been officially confirmed by the Portuguese federation in this matter. The next fixtures for the Portuguese under-17 team will therefore be worth following, with these European Championship qualifiers. The young footballer, who follows in the footsteps of his famous father, is set to discover a new level in his young international career. This selection rewards his performances in the previous categories, where he was able to gain experience.