Cristiano Ronaldo Jr earns first Portugal U17 call-up

Cristiano Ronaldo Jr has received his first call-up to Portugal's Under-17 national team, taking another important step in his young football career. The 16-year-old has been included in head coach Filipe Ramos' 23-man squad for the upcoming European Championship qualifiers.

The Al Nassr academy forward has already represented Portugal at U15 and U16 level, making 13 appearances and scoring five goals across the two age groups. He has also impressed at club level this season, finding the net three times in seven matches for the Saudi side's youth team.

Portugal will begin their qualifying campaign against Andorra on November 11 before facing Bulgaria three days later. Their final fixture in the group will be against Serbia on November 17, with all three matches taking place at the Portuguese Football Federation's training centre in Oeiras.

The call-up gives Ronaldo Jr his first opportunity to represent Portugal at U17 level as he continues to progress through the national youth teams.