"Waiting to See Messi Jr.": Fans React As Cristiano Ronaldo Jr. Wins 1st Trophy With Portugal, Video
In the 13th minute, Ronaldo Jr. opened the scoring, converting a precise left-footed shot from a pass in the left side of the penalty box.
Croatia responded in the 25th minute, with Ivan Caleta capitalising on a lapse in Portugal’s defense.
Ronaldo Jr. netted his second goal in the 47th minute, giving Portugal a deserved lead, but Croatia equalised through substitute Rio Joka in the 59th minute per ESPN.
The match was settled in the 78th minute when Rafael Cabral scored his third goal of the tournament to seal the win and secure the trophy for Portugal per beinSports.
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A heated online debate has emerged between fans of Cristiano Ronaldo and Lionel Messi.
Legit.ng has compiled some of the comments from the Facebook page of football journalist Fabrizio Romano. Read below
Henry Daudi wrote:
"Like father like son, waiting to seeing Messi Jr."
Uchenna Amadi said:
"Pain pain sorrow sorrow are all over Messi fans right now after saying the kid is not a footballer 😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂."
Amar Mars added:
"Ronaldo JR need play for Europe.. he his great player. maybe play for Dortmund for 2 season at least and then move to club like Real Madrid. same like Bellingham did.
"He is far better than Lamine yamal."
Lawali Shafiu wrote:
"What a way to served ur nation. After sacrificing his entire football career for Portugal, now his son is taking his footsteps."
David Rex said:
"This boy needs to do his things and leave his father own oo hmm.
"If we the Messi fans start we will not stop. He should focus on his path so that people won't expect much from him, joke aside."
Khøfí Pïé Chärt added:
"Like father like son,a lion can never give birth to a sheep,they never disappoints when their team needs them most. SIUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUU!!!!!"
Tsea Bernard wrote:
"Cristiano Ronaldo name will reign for long oo.
"His son will continue from where he will stop."
Legit.ng earlier reported that Cristiano Ronaldo’s legacy is taking a new shape as his 14-year-old son, Cristiano Ronaldo Jr, earns his first call-up to Portugal’s U-15 national team.
The young forward has been included in the squad for the upcoming Vlatko Markovic International Tournament in Croatia, scheduled to take place from May 13 to 18.
Ronaldo Jr, currently developing his game at Saudi Arabian side Al-Nassr, where his father plies his trade, is set to represent his country in matches against Japan, Greece, and England.
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