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Manchester United superstar Cristiano Ronaldo insists he 'will never pressure' his eldest son to follow in his footsteps - despite branding him 'the future' - as he says he will support his children 'in any way' and only wants them to be 'happy'

Cristiano Ronaldo insists he will never pressure his eldest son to follow in his footsteps and pursue a professional career in football.

Ronaldo, 36, recently branded Cristiano Jr, 11, the 'present and future' after sharing photos on Instagram of the pair playing football together.

The Manchester United superstar was seen running around the pitch topless while his son, who joined the club's academy when his dad sealed a sensational return last summer, donned a Red Devils training top.

Cristiano Ronaldo insists he will never pressure his eldest son to follow in his footsteps

After seeing the pictures and Ronaldo's caption, United fans took to social media to tip his son as a potential Old Trafford superstar in the making.