Cristiano Ronaldo, the renowned football star, recently discussed the possibility of playing alongside his son, Cristiano Jr., but made it clear that whether they share the pitch will ultimately depend on his son's development. Ronaldo, who turned 40 this week, remains in exceptional form for Al-Nassr, continuing his career despite his advancing years. His son, Cristiano Jr., is currently enrolled in the academy of the same club, and the 14-year-old is working toward a potential future role in the first team. However, the prospect of playing together won't be decided by Ronaldo himself, but rather by his son's progress.
In an interview, Ronaldo explained that while it would be a dream to play alongside his son, the reality is more dependent on Cristiano Jr.'s growth as a player than his own long-standing career. He noted, “It’s more in his hands than in mine,” reflecting his belief that his son’s development will determine if they ever share the pitch professionally. Ronaldo, who has no intention of retiring anytime soon, has set his sights on playing until he reaches the monumental 1000-goal milestone. However, he acknowledged that time will eventually catch up with him, both physically and mentally.
The 40-year-old footballer emphasized that while he would love to play with his son, it is not an obsession for him. "It will happen if it happens," he said. Ronaldo shared that, regardless of his son’s potential success in football, he would be a proud father of whatever career path Cristiano Jr. decides to follow. Ronaldo added, "If he plays, great. If not, we tried our best, and I’ll be proud of him either way."
Cristiano Jr. has been honing his skills across several football academies, often following in his father's footsteps. If he inherits even a fraction of Ronaldo’s confidence and drive, there is little doubt that the young player has the potential to make a name for himself. Ronaldo has frequently been seen attending his son’s training sessions, showing his unwavering support.
In the same week, Ronaldo also expressed his unshakable belief in his own abilities, claiming that he is the most complete footballer to ever play the game. He stated, “I do everything well in football,” adding that while he respects the opinions of those who favor other legends like Messi, Pele, or Maradona, he firmly believes there has been no player better than him.
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