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Ronaldo wins Federation Cup with Portugal

Cristiano Ronaldo Jr. lifts Federation Cup with Portugal U16s
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Following in his father's legendary footsteps, Cristiano Ronaldo Jr. has secured his latest piece of silverware, helping the Portugal U16 national team defeat England to win the Federation Cup in Turkey.

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The 15-year-old forward came on as a substitute in the final minutes of a hard-fought 2-1 victory over the Young Lions on Wednesday.

Watching proudly from the stands was Georgina Rodriguez, Cristiano Ronaldo's fiancée, who has been a stepmother to the young star since 2016. After the final whistle, she celebrated with Cristiano Jr., posing for photos with the trophy.

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What Rodriguez said

In a heartfelt Instagram post, Rodriguez shared her joy, writing, "I love being a mom. I am very proud of my big boy."

A Rising Star on the International Stage

Cristiano Jr.'s journey in the tournament was impressive. He made his debut for the U16 side against hosts Turkey and scored his first goal in a subsequent 3-0 victory over Wales. While Braga academy player Rafael Cabral was the hero in the final with both of Portugal's goals.

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This is not the first time the young prodigy has shone for his country. Earlier this year, he was instrumental for the U15 team at the Vlatko Markovic Tournament in Croatia, scoring twice in a 3-2 final win against the host nation.

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