Cristiano Ronaldo’s son hits major milestone with Portugal U-16 start at 2026 Algarve Tournament: How did he fare against the Netherlands? (VIDEO)

The major milestone arrived when Cristiano Ronaldo Jr. earned his first-ever start for Portugal U-16 against the Netherlands, playing 45 minutes on the left wing.

Cristiano Ronaldo has built a career on rewriting history, but now another chapter of that legacy is quietly beginning to take shape. His eldest son, Cristiano Ronaldo Jr., is stepping onto the international stage with the Portugal U-16 national team, carrying a surname that guarantees global attention long before he becomes a senior professional.