Top scorer and the most caved player in the history of Portugal, Cristiano Ronaldo will undoubtedly compete in the 2026 World Cup his last major international competition. At now 40 years old, and even if he does not yet plan to hang up the crampons with his Al-Nassr club, it is difficult to imagine him to continue until Euro 2028.
Will the five-time golden ball then pass the torch to his son? Aged 14, Cristiano Junior is still far from the high level, but he seems determined to follow the steps of his illustrious father. So he has already evolved in the youth teams of Juventus Turin and Manchester United, before landing in Saudi Arabia, where he continued his nascent career.
But if he became an international day, Cristianinho might not wear the Seleçao jersey! According to the daily
Marcaits evolution would be closely followed by several national teams. In addition to Portugal, where “CR7” was born, four selections could actually welcome it in the future: the United States, Spain, England and … Cape Verde!
The African origins of Cristiano Ronaldo
Born in San Diego in California, Cristiano Junior could logically claim to defend American colors. Roja would also be an option because Spanish law provides that a child having lived at least three years in the territory before the age of 10 obtained citizenship. This is his case, his dad having evolved in Real Madrid from 2009 to 2018.
The fact that Cristiano Ronaldo played for several seasons in the Premier League could also open the doors of the Three Lions, even if he would have to fill fairly heavy administrative formalities. Finally, due to the Cap-Verdian origins of his great great grandmother, “Cricri Jr.” could choose the blue sharks.
