Cristiano Ronaldo Junior got to watch his dad fire Portugal to Euro 2024, with the youngster mesmerised by a giant ‘200’ tifo prior to kick-off.
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All-time great in Euro 2024 qualifying actionRecord acknowledged prior to kick-offSecured place at another major finalsWHAT HAPPENED?
The youngster was in attendance for a qualification clash with Slovakia that saw his father bag another brace. Ronaldo senior was once again the star of the show for his country as he dominated proceedings before, during and after.
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Ronaldo continues to rewrite the record books, becoming the first player in the history of men’s international football to reach 200 caps. That achievement was recognised prior to kick-off in Porto on Friday.
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Cristiano Jr sat in the stands – proudly wearing a Sporting jersey at the home of their arch-rivals – and looked on with glee as the efforts of his father were acknowledged. Georgina Rodriguez posted a video on her Instagram account of the 13-year-old taking everything in.
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Portugal are now guaranteed to take part at next summer’s European Championship in Germany and it is likely that Cristiano Jr and Georgina will be in attendance again at that event. Five-time Ballon d’Or winner Ronaldo, who is playing his club football in Saudi Arabia for Al-Nassr, is reportedly looking to prolong his career through to the 2026 World Cup finals.