Cristiano Ronaldo Jr with Portugal Under-15sCristiano Ronaldo Jr could be subjected to the same pressure and scrutiny that Kai Rooney endures if he finalises a move to Real Madrid. Ronaldo Jr might permanently join Los Blancos soon, having temporarily relocated back to Spain with his family while his father recovers from a hamstring injury. Ronaldo Jr, who has represented Portugal's Under-15s and U17s, will either emerge from this experience a superior footballer or falter, potentially damaging his promising career. Another gifted young footballer who has had to cope with the burden of playing for a club where his father is the all-time leading goal-scorer is Kai Rooney, the 16-year-old son of Wayne Rooney. Speaking about the level of attention his son and Ronaldo Jr receive, Wayne said: "There's a bit more pressure on them as well.

Source: Express April 01, 2026 09:32 UTC