As Cristiano Ronaldo nears the final chapter of his illustrious career, he’s already charting a path for the next generation of his family.

The Portuguese superstar, who burst onto the scene from Sporting Lisbon’s renowned academy, has built a football legacy that few can rival.

Cristiano Ronaldo shares a hearty laugh alongside his son, Cristiano Jr., during his presentation as an Al-Nassr player on January 3, 2023. Photo by Yasser Bakhsh.
Cristiano Ronaldo shares a hearty laugh alongside his son, Cristiano Jr., during his presentation as an Al-Nassr player on January 3, 2023. Photo by Yasser Bakhsh.
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From smashing goal-scoring records to collecting Ballon d’Ors, Ronaldo has achieved virtually everything in the sport he holds dear.

However, as the saying goes, “what goes up must come down,” and at 39, Ronaldo is now savouring the twilight of his career in the Saudi Pro League.

While he may not have added to his silverware collection during his time in the Gulf, his goal-scoring prowess remains as sharp as ever.

According to ESPN, last season, he set a new league record by netting an astounding 35 goals in just 31 matches.

Ronaldo grooming his son to takeover

As his playing days wind down, Ronaldo is already grooming his eldest son, Cristiano Jr., to carry on the family tradition.

The younger Ronaldo has had the privilege of honing his skills in the youth academies of some of the world’s most prestigious clubs, including Manchester United, Real Madrid, and Juventus.

Currently, he’s part of Al-Nassr’s junior team, where the expectations are as high as his father’s legendary achievements.

Ronaldo’s football ambition for his sons

But Ronaldo’s ambitions for his son don’t stop at merely following in his footsteps.

In a bold and confident prediction, the Al-Nassr captain has expressed his desire for Cristiano Jr. to elevate the family’s name even further.

“My dream is that when I retire, I see my sons raising the name of our family in football,” the Portuguese ace said, as quoted by CristianoXtra.

The teenager has already shown promising signs of entering the professional ranks, and Ronaldo envisions him reaching even greater heights.

Ronaldo resumes new season with Al Nassr

Earlier, Legit.ng reported that Cristiano Ronaldo has officially resumed training with Al-Nassr after a lengthy break following his participation in the 2024 UEFA European Championship.

The veteran forward, embarking on his 23rd professional season, experienced a challenging summer with Portugal during the Euros.