'Very proud of you' – Cristiano Ronaldo posts touching tribute to son after making Portugal debut

Cristiano Ronaldo posted about his pride after his son made his Portugal debut on Monday.

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• Ronaldo posts touching tribute to son
• Cristiano Jr played for Portugal U15s
• Also plays for Al-Nassr academy

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  WHAT HAPPENED?

  Cristiano Jr featured for Portugal Under-15s against Japan on Monday, appearing as a substitute in their 4-1 victory. His dad, the nation's record goalscorer, posted that he was "very proud" on Instagram.

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• THE BIGGER PICTURE

  Cristiano Jr is also following in Ronaldo's footsteps at Al Nassr, where he plays for the academy. He could make more Portugal appearances soon, too, with this the first of four matches at the Vlatko Markovic international tournament in Croatia.

• WHAT RONALDO SAID

  Ronaldo said: "Congratulations on your Portugal debut, son. Very proud of you!"

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  WHAT NEXT FOR CRISTIANO JR?

  Portugal Under-15s play Greece on Wednesday before taking on England on Friday and playing one more match against an unconfirmed opponent on Sunday.