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'Hunger is the hardest part' - Cristiano Ronaldo assesses whether son Cristianinho can follow in his footsteps as Al-Nassr star makes 'stronger than I was' admission

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<p>Ronaldo spoke highly of his eldest son Cristianinho's physicality as he said that the young boy is taller and stronger than he was at the same age. The Al-Nassr star also discussed Cristiano Jr's potential as a footballer as he continues to work his way through the club's youth ranks.</p>

WHAT HAPPENED?

<p>Cristiano Jr, who turned 14 in December, took his first steps into football at a young age and has represented youth teams of Real Madrid, Juventus and Manchester United before <a href="https://www.goal.com/en/lists/video-cristiano-ronaldo-junior-scores-al-nassr-u-13s-win-league-title-dad-instagram-message/blt561035d4cb5ab096#csb218697c4b577045" target="_blank">joining the Al-Nassr U13 side</a> once his father completed his move to Saudi Arabia in January 2023.</p>

THE BIGGER PICTURE

<p>Speaking to his agent Ricardo Regufe on the sidelines of a training session in a new Netflix documentary on the Saudi Pro League, the 39-year-old said of his son's development (via <a href="https://www.ojogo.pt/5398831845/ronaldo-fala-do-potencial-de-cristianinho-a-fome-e-o-mais-dificil/" target="_blank"><em>OJogo</em></a>): "Honestly, he's a good boy. The others are more difficult, the ones I have at home, the little ones. I have no problems with this one. But with the others... He's taller and stronger than I was at his age. I think he'll be taller than me."</p><p>Regufe then said: "We'll see if he's as hungry," and Ronaldo replied: "Hunger is the hardest part."</p>

WHAT CRISTIANO RONALDO SAID

<p>The Portugal legend will be back in action after the winter break on January 9 as Al-Nassr take on Al-Akhdoud in a Saudi Pro League clash.</p>

WHAT NEXT FOR CRISTIANO RONALDO?

'Hunger is the hardest part' - Cristiano Ronaldo assesses whether son Cristianinho can follow in his footsteps as Al-Nassr star makes 'stronger than I was' admission | Goal.com

Al-Nassr superstar Cristiano Ronaldo has given an honest assessment on whether his son Cristianinho can follow in his footsteps as a pro footballer. 

&apos;Hunger is the hardest part&apos; - Cristiano Ronaldo assesses whether son Cristianinho can follow in his footsteps as Al-Nassr star makes &apos;stronger than I was&apos; admission

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