The news that Cristiano Jr., the eldest son of superstar Cristiano Ronaldo (CR7), was officially promoted to Real Madrid’s youth academy has created an earthquake in the football world. In particular, according to internal news, Real Madrid President Florentino Pérez personally intervened to bring the boy to Santiago Bernabéu, with the strong belief that this will be the world’s “second CR7”.
Pérez is said to be completely convinced by Cristiano Jr.’s talent and innate qualities, considering him a strategic asset for the club’s future.
CR7’s Shocking Reaction From Father and Son: Shocking Claims
However, it was the reaction of this superstar father and son and the “conditions” that were set that turned this event into a big scandal, causing a wave of criticism both within Real Madrid and around the world.
Rumors spread that, in exchange for Cristiano Jr. accepted to join the academy, father and son made shocking demands:
“Absolute Priority”: Cristiano Jr. is said to have demanded a guaranteed starting place in youth team matches, regardless of form or competition from other young talents. He wants his career to be “carpeted” according to the standards of a legendary heir.
Demand for Special Facilities: According to unconfirmed rumors, CR7 has requested an extremely strict personalized training and nutrition regime, separate from the rest of the academy, and even the use of separate training grounds or areas.
Pressure From the Superstar Himself: The biggest shock reaction came from Cristiano Jr. and CR7 himself. The boy is said to have responded coldly to President Pérez’s enthusiasm: “I didn’t come here to be second best, and I don’t need any favors. I just need them to guarantee that I will be treated like a Bryant (referring to Kobe’s legacy) and not a celebrity.” Meanwhile, CR7 is said to have intervened, asking Real Madrid to minimize media pressure on his son, and threatening to withdraw if the coaching staff did not comply with the set privacy terms.
Wave of Criticism: Pride or Pressure of Legacy?
These requests have sparked a major controversy:
Criticism from academy experts: Many are concerned that Pérez’s favoritism towards CR7’s son could undermine the discipline and fair system that has long been built at La Fábrica academy, sending a negative message to hundreds of other young talents.
Reactions from the football community: Fans and analysts have criticized the arrogance that Cristiano Jr. is said to be developing, arguing that “demanding” a position in a fiercely competitive environment is disrespectful and against the spirit of football.
The question is: Is Cristiano Jr.’s “talent” really great enough to justify these controversial “demands”, or is he under too much pressure from the giant shadow of the greatest father in history? Real Madrid will have to find a strategy that balances between honoring the legend and maintaining fairness in training young talent.
