'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

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.

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 joining the Al-Nassr U13 side once his father completed his move to Saudi Arabia in January 2023.

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 OJogo): "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."

Regufe then said: "We'll see if he's as hungry," and Ronaldo replied: "Hunger is the hardest part."

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.