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Cristiano Ronaldo praises young Spanish star Lamine Yamal after Nations League final, urging patience and protection for the rising talent.
Cristiano Ronaldo has spoken glowingly about Spanish wonderkid Lamine Yamal, calling for the football world to give the teenager the space and time to develop after a breakout season with Barcelona.
The two squared off in the final of the UEFA Nations League, where Ronaldo’s Portugal edged out Spain 5-3 on penalties in Munich to lift the trophy.
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Yamal, just 17 years old, was great throughout Spain’s campaign and has become one of the most talked-about players in Europe.
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Despite the disappointment of the Nations League final loss, his season has been nothing short of spectacular—scoring 18 goals and providing 25 assists in 55 matches for Barcelona.
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The youngster capped the year by helping the Catalan giants to a domestic treble: La Liga, Copa del Rey, and Supercopa de España.
“He’s going to win a lot of titles, both collective and individual,” Ronaldo told reporters after the final.
“He’s only 17 years old… I repeat: he’s a kid with a lot of room for improvement.”
“Leave Him Alone,” Says Ronaldo
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Ronaldo’s comments come amid growing media attention and fanfare surrounding Yamal’s meteoric rise.
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The Portuguese icon, himself no stranger to early fame, advised the public and press to allow the young forward to grow without excessive scrutiny or pressure.
“He’s a phenomenon, but we have to leave him alone, that’s what I ask,” Ronaldo added.
“He has a very long career ahead of him and will surely win the Nations League many times.”
Yamal’s performance in the semifinals against France was particularly eye-catching, as Spain dispatched Les Bleus to reach the final.
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Still, the future appears incredibly bright for Yamal, and with Ronaldo’s backing, the footballing world will likely take note of the teenager’s potential.
Coming from one of the game’s greatest ever, the praise is not only a personal milestone for Yamal but also a reminder of the legacy he may one day build.
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