Cristiano Ronaldo makes plea over ‘phenomenon’ Lamine Yamal
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Cristiano Ronaldo is in tears as he wins a third trophy with Portugal - could the Nations League save his manager Roberto Martinez's job?
Ronaldo vs. Yamal was the story heading into Sunday's UEFA Nations League final, but Portugal's collective quality won the day -- and the headlines -- over Spain's impressive young talent.
Ronaldo, who won his third trophy with Portugal after the 2016 UEFA Euro and the 2021 edition of the Nations League, looked emotional at the end of the final against Spain and embraced Roberto Martinez after the match in celebration while celebrating with the Portugal supporters.
Cristiano Ronaldo (the best player in his 40s in the world) comes up against Lamine Yamal (the best teenager in the world) in Sunday's Nations League final. BBC Sport sees how they compare.
Ronaldo, 40, is 23 years older than Yamal, 17, but Yamal's international résumé already stacks up well against one of the greatest strikers of all time. Here's an in-depth look at the two stars of the UEFA Nations League final:
Cristiano Ronaldo's Portugal knocked off Spain Sunday at the Nations League, with the match finished 2-2 in regulation before Portugal won 5-3 in penalties.
A video has surfaced showing Spain’s teenage sensation Lamine Yamal mimicking Cristiano Ronaldo’s iconic “Siuu” celebration ahead of the UEFA Nations League final against Portugal on Sunday, June 8, 2025.
Young star Lamine Yamal had a questionable interaction with Cristiano Ronaldo during the medal ceremony after the 2025 UEFA Nations League Final, in a moment captured on video that is now making waves on social media.
Cristiano Ronaldo has warned against fans putting ‘too much pressure’ on Lamine Yamal but admits the winger has ‘no shortage of talent’.Ronaldo will come face-to-face with Yamal when Portugal