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Ronaldo has revealed his aspiration of sharing the pitch with his son.
Cristiano Ronaldo has expressed his desire to play alongside his son, Cristiano Ronaldo Jr, but emphasised that the 14-year-old must prove himself as a professional footballer in his own right.
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In an interview with Canal 11, Ronaldo, who turned 40 on Wednesday, spoke about the possibility of sharing the pitch with his son.
What Ronaldo said
Ronaldo was quick to stress that his son's career path is in his own hands.
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"I would like it, I would like it. It's not something that keeps me up at night, but I would like it.
"We'll see. It's more in his hands than in mine. The years are starting to pass and obviously Cris will have to, one day, leave football, because the years I'm extending. There will come a time when it's no longer possible. Not only physically but psychologically,” he said
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Ronaldo, who currently plays for Al-Nassr in the Saudi Pro League, has suggested that he has at least two more years left in his career. Despite his advanced age for a professional footballer, Ronaldo remains confident in his abilities and considers himself the greatest of all time.
As for his son's future, Ronaldo is adopting a supportive but hands-off approach.
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He said, "He will follow his path, his trajectory. I will be a proud father, I will be proud of whatever he wants to do. If he plays, 'top'. If he doesn't play, we tried. At least his father tried hard. But it won't be a problem either, in my opinion."
Cristiano Ronaldo Jr is currently part of Al-Nassr's academy, and while he has a famous name to live up to, his father is determined to let him forge his own path in the world of football.
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