Crist of a wave

Euro 2016 hero Cristiano Ronaldo watches proudly as son has fun on jet pack during Ibiza getaway

Real Madrid superstar is enjoying family break after summer of sporting success

Carri-Ann Taylor

Published: 0:28, 18 Jul 2016
Updated: 2:42, 18 Jul 2016

PROUD dad Cristiano Ronaldo is better known for gliding across the football pitch rather than the water.

But the Real Madrid star and his son, Cristiano Ronaldo Jr, four, showed they are just as at home on the sea as they tried out an Aquatic Jet Pack.

Jet set life-style ... Real Madrid superstar Ronaldo watches son Cris Jnr with jet pack expert — Jet set life-style ... Real Madrid superstar Ronaldo watches son Cris Jnr with jet pack expertCredit: GT

The Portuguese captain has been enjoying some much needed down-time after his country’s storming Euro 2016 victory.

He has been soaking up some sunshine off the coast of Ibiza, with his family including his son and mum, Dolores, 61.

The former Man Utd winger was spotted being pampered by his mum as she dabbed suntan lotion on his back during the Balearic getaway.

Call that a dive? ... Proud dad Ronaldo sits back as son Cris prepares to make a big splash — Call that a dive? ... Proud dad Ronaldo sits back as son Cris prepares to make a big splashCredit: GT

Body politic ... footie star takes on-board opportunity to parade toned torso — Body politic ... footie star takes on-board opportunity to parade toned torsoCredit: GT

Mum's the word ... Ronaldo's mother helps her boy get oiled up before catching some rays — Mum's the word ... Ronaldo's mother helps her boy get oiled up before catching some raysCredit: Getty Images

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Like mother, like son ... Ronaldo and mum Dolores stretch out on Portugal star's mega-yacht — Like mother, like son ... Ronaldo and mum Dolores stretch out on Portugal star's mega-yachtCredit: Getty Images

Maria Dolores gave the footie legend, 31, a rub down before the pair sunbathed together.

She remembered to leave his left knee alone however after he injured it in the Euro 2016 final on Sunday.

Reach for the sky ... Cris Jnr hits the heights while dad watches on — Reach for the sky ... Cris Jnr hits the heights while dad watches onCredit: GT

He likes short shorts ... former Man Utd winger beat the heat with a petitte pair of peach briefs — He likes short shorts ... former Man Utd winger beat the heat with a petitte pair of peach briefsCredit: GT

The 31-year-old superstar led his country to victory in the football tournament after defeating the hosts France 1-0.

The Portugal captain wore pale green shirts and a baseball cap while enjoying the rub-down from his mother.

Maria wore a pink floral dress over her bikini while oiling up her son, before relaxing in a matching bikini on the superyacht.

All at sea ... Ronaldo takes a break from the mid-day sun to enjoy a dip — All at sea ... Ronaldo takes a break from the mid-day sun to enjoy a dipCredit: GT

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