Cristiano Ronaldo and Son Flaunt Ripped Bodies in Viral Social Media Post

• Cristiano Ronaldo and his eldest son went shirtless in a striking photo, showing off their self-sculpted physiques
• The image, shared on social media, was captioned "Tal pai, tal filho," which means "like father, like son"
• Cristiano Jr was recently capped by Portugal's U-15s and scored his first two international goals

Cristiano Ronaldo is leading by example, showing his son, Cristiano Jr., the path to footballing greatness that made him a global icon.

The 40-year-old boasts a trophy-laden 23-year career, built largely on his exceptional dedication to fitness and discipline.

The five-time Ballon d’Or winner has long made his body a top priority, committing to intense gym sessions and a strict diet from an early age.

Now, his 14-year-old son Cristiano Jr. is following closely in his footsteps, playing for Al-Nassr’s Under-15 team and embracing the same fitness routine.

The father-son duo recently showed off the results of their hard work, posing together in a flexed photo shared on social media.

Ronaldo added the following caption in the snap that showed them both looking shredded:

"Like father like son."

Fans react to Ronaldo and son's photo

But many CR7 fans quickly picked up on a surprising detail in the photo and flooded the comments section.

They noticed that Ronaldo’s teenage son already appears taller than the football icon, who stands at 1.87m.

@_VALKlNG tweeted:

"Wow he’s already taller than you"

@Elvisartss added:

"Hahaha son taller than you already lol."

@UnitedRadar said:

"Taller than Ronaldo now."

Another fan commented:

"Bro how’s the lad taller than CR7."

Another fan said:

"Even Ronaldo’s son is taller than [Lionel] Messi."

This fan said:

"@Grok make Ronaldo shorter."

And that one stated:

"He's grown taller than you champ."

Cristiano Ronaldo paints his toenail black

The same photo also drew attention to Ronaldo’s latest fashion choice—his painted toenails.

According to German outlet BILD via Givemesport, the real reason behind this habit is rooted in hygiene and performance.

Athletes like Ronaldo often paint their toenails to help prevent fungal infections caused by spending long hours in sweaty, enclosed footwear.

The polish acts as a protective barrier, creating a seal that helps block bacteria and moisture from seeping into the nail bed.

Per the report, it also helps prevent fungal infections caused by spending long hours in sweaty, enclosed footwear.

The polish acts as a protective barrier, creating a seal that helps block bacteria and moisture from seeping into the nail bed.

Cristiano Jr.'s budding career

Cristiano Ronaldo Jr. has followed in his famous father's footsteps, joining the youth teams of clubs wherever Ronaldo has played.

His journey began at Juventus in 2021, followed by a stint with Manchester United’s academy until Cristiano Ronaldo’s exit in early 2023.

The young forward has also represented Portugal at the Under-15 level, where he’s already delivered some standout performances.

His father took to Instagram to praise the youngster after scoring on his debut

'Congratulations on your debut for Portugal, son. Very proud of you.'

Ronaldo wants to play with his son

YEN.com.gh previously reported that Ronaldo has openly expressed his dream of one day sharing the pitch with his son, though he’s made it clear there’s no pressure.

“I’d like it, I really would,” he said. “But it’s not something that keeps me up at night — we’ll see. It’s more up to him than me."

Proofreading by Omoleye Omoruyi, copy editor at YEN.com.gh.

Source: YEN.com.gh