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Cristiano Ronaldo Jr. is stepping into big shoes — and he's already making some noise.
At just 14, the son of Portugal’s all-time top scorer scored his first two goals for Portugal’s U15 team. The moment came during a close 3-2 win against hosts Croatia in the Vlatko Markovic tournament.
But it wasn’t just the goals that grabbed attention — it was what followed after the first one.
The young forward, wearing the No. 7 shirt just like his dad, celebrated with a loud and proud “Siuuu”.
Fans in the stadium didn’t need a second guess — this was clearly a Ronaldo trademark moment, just from the next generation.
Born in California and eligible to play for five nations, Cristiano Jr. has chosen to start his international journey with Portugal — the country where his father's legend began.
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Video: How Cristiano Ronaldo Jr scored his first two goals for Portugal U15
After coming off the bench in earlier games, Ronaldo Jr. was handed a starting spot in the final match of the tournament.
He didn’t waste time. In the 13th minute, he struck a left-footed goal that sent Portugal ahead. Then came the celebration. Arms wide, leap into the air, and the shout: “Siuuu” — just like fans have seen for years on television screens.
But he wasn’t done yet.
Before the first half ended, he nodded in another goal with a tidy header from a cross. He was subbed off in the second half, but the job was done.
Portugal won the game, and the tournament. And Cristiano Jr. had his name on the scoresheet — twice.
The Portugal Football Federation marked the moment on Instagram with the caption: "The first SIUUUU of Cristiano Jr. for Portugal!"
Of course, not everyone online was impressed. Some fans questioned the hype, pointing out his family name.
But criticism is nothing new in the Ronaldo household. And as they say in football — you can’t stop the noise when the net is shaking.
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Vishal Bhawani is a sub-editor for the Affiliate Content team and a writer and sub-editor for the Football Wires team at The Sporting News. Based in Indore, India, he holds a Diploma in Operations and Management from Maharashtra University.
Before joining TSN in May 2024, Vishal contributed to Football Express and Six Sports and ran his own blog, Anfield Home, as a passionate Liverpool fan. An avid traveler, he follows multiple sports, including cricket, soccer, and tennis.
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