# Ronaldo Backs Son to Surpass Him, Says Hunger Is the Test 2026-08-07T04:45:13+00:00 | Sports | Indian Opinion Desk Corroboration: 1 independent outlet Cristiano Ronaldo has backed his son, Cristiano Ronaldo Jr., to become a bigger player than him, while warning that maintaining hunger will be the harder challenge. Ronaldo Jr. plays for Al Nassr’s academy and recently trained under his father’s watch. The teenager has also spent time at the Manchester United academy and reportedly trained with Real Madrid’s Under-16 team in March, according to ESPN. Ronaldo Jr. has represented Portugal at Under-15 and Under-16 level. His father said he has played his final FIFA World Cup, though he has not announced his retirement from international football. Ronaldo has appeared at six World Cups since his debut in 2006. ## Coverage - timesnownews.com Tags: Al Nassr, Cristiano Ronaldo, Cristiano Ronaldo Jr., football, Portugal Canonical: https://indianopinion.org/ronaldo-backs-son-to-surpass-him-says-hunger-is-the-test/ License: Summary and commentary (c) Indian Opinion, reusable with attribution. Facts belong to the linked sources. Cite: https://indianopinion.org/ronaldo-backs-son-to-surpass-him-says-hunger-is-the-test/#story-in-brief Review state: restored archive article, accurate at time of publication, not offered to search indexes.