India, Nov. 1 -- Cristiano Ronaldo Jr. took his first official step into international football on October 31, 2024, making his Portugal U-16 debut during a 2-0 victory over Turkey at the Federations Cup in Antalya. The 15-year-old winger entered the match in stoppage time, marking a milestone moment that formally integrated him into Portugal's youth national team pathway.

Portugal secured the win through goals from Samule Tavares and Rafael Cabral, both products of esteemed Portuguese academies at Sport and Braga, respectively. The comfortable margin allowed the coaching staff to introduce Ronaldo Jr. without tactical risk, a strategic decision that prioritised his integration into the U-16 environment over immediate performance pressur...