Ronaldo: Lamine Yamal is a phenomenon, but don't put pressure on him

After the dramatic victory in the Nations League final, Cristiano Ronaldo spoke highly of young Spanish star Lamine Yamal. The legendary striker highly appreciated the young player's potential and called for protection from public pressure.

The Portugal-Spain final (2:2, 5:3 on penalties) was a bright match, not only for the scorers and goalkeepers, but also for young talents. In particular, 17-year-old Lamine Yamal, who played for Spain, was mentioned as the young star of the final.

After the match, Portugal captain Cristiano Ronaldo expressed his thoughtful thoughts about the young player. His words were quoted by Mundo Deportivo:

“Yamal is a phenomenal player who can build a great career. He is only 17 years old. I emphasize this again - he has great potential. He will certainly win team and individual titles. But I only ask journalists and fans one thing - leave him alone. He is still young, it would not be surprising if he wins the Nations League several times when the time comes,” Ronaldo said.

This comment shows that Ronaldo is not only an experienced player, but also a supporter of the development of other talents as a player. His words contain a serious thought about the need to protect the younger generation and be patient with their growth.

It is worth noting that Lamine Yamal is currently one of the youngest and most promising players in Europe. Along with his performances for the Spanish national team, he is also attracting great attention for his performances for Barcelona.

Recall that Spain lost the Nations League final for the second time. They lost in the final in 2023. Portugal officially won their second title in the competition. The “European neighbors” won the Nations League for the first time in 2019.

The thoughts and reactions after the final show that, apart from the competition on the football field, the real beauty of this sport is the mutual respect, admiration and attention to young talents.