“One hour, I’m going to do the same as you” - Cristiano Ronaldo puts son through intense training session
Cristiano Ronaldo recently forced his son to push his limits during a training session in the gym. One of the biggest reasons behind the Portuguese star's long and legendary career has been his fitness.
Born on June 17, 2010, Cristiano Jr. is 14 years old. He plays for the Al-Nassr youth team.
According to Marca, the five-time Ballon d'Or winner recently urged his son to work harder in the gym, telling him:
"Muscle up, five exercises, carpet, five exercises, carpet. One hour, I'm going to do the same as you. There are three series of two minutes that is a total of six. Do two minutes, do it at the same time. You make a belt and I make another and we do it at the same time."
Cristiano Ronaldo's intense physical training has seen him become one of the all-time greats in football. He is the leading goalscorer in the history of Spanish giants Real Madrid with 450 goals and 131 assists in 438 games. His son will hope his exertions in the gym lead him to a similar career to his legendary progenitor in the years to come.
"My son has potential" - Cristiano Ronaldo discusses his son's future in football
Cristiano Ronaldo is one of the greatest footballers in the history of football, having claimed the Ballon d'Or award five times throughout his illustrious career. His son Cristiano Jr. has begun his journey in the sport as well and is already being closely followed by fans who are keen to see if he mirrors his father's illustrious career.
Ronaldo has claimed five UEFA Champions League medals, three English Premier League titles, two LaLiga crowns, Two Serie A titles, one European Championship, and one UEFA Nations League crown in his legendary career.
However, Ronaldo has refused to put pressure on his son as he told the press (via Marca):
"My son has potential. We'll see if he will become a great footballer. Sometimes he drinks coke and eats crisps and it irritates me. I just want him to be the best in whatever he chooses to do. I always tell him, hard work is the most important."
Cristiano Ronaldo and his son both play for Saudi Pro-League side Al-Nassr's senior and youth teams, respectively. The 39-year-old star continues to score consistently. He has bagged 66 goals and 18 assists in 73 games for the Riyadh-based club.