A highly controversial moment was captured on camera after the end of the Spain-Portugal UEFA Nations League final, in which Lamine Yamal appeared to strangely ignore the legendary Cristiano Ronaldo.
Portugal won on penalties after a 2-2 draw in regulation and extra time. The 17-year-old Yamal delivered one of the worst performances of his career to date, while Ronaldo, now 40, scored for the Sailors.
As is customary, the Portugal players formed a guard of honor for the Spanish players when they received their silver medals.
At that moment, Ronaldo extended his hand to Yamal for a handshake, but strangely, the Barcelona player turned his face away from the Don and did not greet him properly.
The video of the incident sparked strong reactions toward Yamal, who, on the one hand, believed he should show sportsmanship in defeat, and on the other hand, treat one of the greatest football legends in history in a manner befitting his stature.
In general, criticism of Yamal has intensified in recent months due to his behavior and his defiance of all his opponents. This has led to Désiré Douet celebrating Spain’s loss in the final and mocking the Barcelona star for his actions before the semi-final match against France.
It’s worth noting that Ronaldo spoke favorably about Yamal after the match, believing he had a very good chance of winning all major tournaments in the future. He also called on the media to stop putting pressure on him and allow him the opportunity to pursue his career calmly, which would help him achieve remarkable success.
