Cristiano Ronaldo insists he will not pressure his son to become a footballer – despite forcing the 10-year-old to recover cold dips after treadmill sessions – while and it will be BETTER IN THE WORLD no matter what he decides to do
- Cristiano Ronaldo was named Player of the Century at the Soccer Globe Awards
- The Juventus star spoke about his 10-year-old son Cristiano Junior at the ceremony
- Ronaldo said his son does not have to be a football player
- He admits to being angry when his son drinks coke and eats crisps
- But Ronaldo has stressed to his child how important it is to be better in his field
Cristiano Ronaldo will not pressure his son to become a footballer – even though the Juventus star becomes humble when he drinks coke and eats belts.
Cristiano Junior, 10, plays at Juventus academy but his famous father insists he does not have to follow in his footsteps.
The Juventus and Portugal star, 35, was speaking after being named Player of the Century at the Soccer Globe Awards in Dubai on Sunday night.
Cristiano Ronaldo will stand with his son Cristiano Junior (left) and partner Georgina Rodriguez after winning the Player of the Century award at the Soccer Globe Awards in Dubai on Sunday
Cristiano Junior plays at Juventus academy but his famous days say the 10-year-old doesn’t have to follow in his footsteps
‘We’ll see if my son becomes a good footballer,’ he said.
‘Sometimes he drinks coke and eats crisps and harasses me, he knows that.
‘Sometimes I ask my son to take a dip in cold water to get over running on the treadmill and he says:’ Dad, it’s so cold there ‘. That’s fine, he’s only 10 years old.
‘I always tell him it takes work and commitment to success. I won’t stress about being a football player but I would love to.
The Juventus and Portugal star has been named Player of the Century at the Soccer Globe Awards
‘The most important thing is to be the best in his field, whether it’s football or medicine.’
Cristiano Jr certainly made a good impression in his first year at Juventus academy after joining in 2018, scoring 58 times in 28 matches for the under-nine team, as well as provides 18 assists.
Tuttosport he revealed that he made four goals on his debut for Juventus in September 2018 and in April 2019, he scored seven in one half against Maritimo.