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Report: Cristiano Ronaldo Jr. Can Play for Five Different National Teams

Cristiano Ronaldo Jr., the son of football legend Cristiano Ronaldo, could be eligible to represent as many as five countries at international level, according to a report by sports outlet 433.

The 14-year-old, who has impressed in youth football, qualifies for multiple national teams through a mix of birthplace, heritage, and residency.

He is eligible for Portugal through his father, while his birth in the United States gives him the right to represent the US. His early years in Spain during Ronaldo’s time at Real Madrid also open the door to the Spanish national team.

Having spent more than five years in England during his father’s spells at Manchester United, he could also qualify for the English national team.

In addition, Ronaldo Jr. has family roots in Cape Verde, making him eligible to represent the West African country as well.

Full list

Portugal—through his father’s nationality
USA—as he was born there
Spain—having lived there for three years before the age of 10
England- having lived there for 5+ years
Cape Verde—through family ancestry

Idoko Dennis

Idoko Dennis is a creative videographer/drone pilot and sport writer. He heads the sport desk and deputizes the head of Idoma TV

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