Cristiano Ronaldo trains with his 14-year-old son: Ronaldo Jr. under immense pressure to fill his father's shoes

Cristiano Ronaldo has always been known for his incredible work ethic and dedication to maintaining peak physical fitness. He is now passing on these values to his son, Ronaldo Jr., by putting him through challenging workouts. 

Both father and son are currently associated with Al-Nassr, with the 39-year-old playing for the senior team in the Saudi Pro League and the 14-year-old playing for the development team in the Middle East.

Father-son duo spotted training 

The man, with an impressive 1,242 career appearances, is dedicated to ensuring his child takes care of his body in the best way possible. He motivated the budding football prodigy in their private gym, encouraging him to invest time in exercise and proper rest.

He guided his child through a series of exercises, emphasizing the importance of physical fitness and muscle development to gain an edge on the soccer field.

"Muscle up, five exercises, carpet, five exercises, carpet, One hour, I'm going to do the same as you."- Ronaldo told his kid.

"There are three series of two minutes that is a total of six. Do two minutes, do it at the same time. You make a belt and I make another and we do it at the same time."- he added.

Ronaldo feels his son has what it takes to be a professional football

Real Madrid's most celebrated player has faced criticism regarding his parenting style, with some suggesting he is overly strict and not allowing his children to enjoy their childhood. However, the five-time UEFA Champions League winner disagrees with these claims.

Ronaldo believes in his son's potential to become a professional footballer and is passionate about instilling the value of hard work in him. He is also committed to encouraging healthy eating habits in his son.

"My son has potential," Ronaldo told media. "We'll see if he will become a great footballer. Sometimes he drinks coke and eats crisps and it irritates me, I just want him to be the best in whatever he chooses to do. I always tell him, hard work is the most important." he said.