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 has hailed Lamine Yamal as a “phenomenon” while calling for the football world to “leave him alone”. Ronaldo, whose Portugal side beat Yamal’s Spain on penalties in the Nations League final on Sunday, was full of praise for the 17-year-old, who started in both the semi-final and final.

Former Real Madrid star Cristiano Ronaldo has moved to send some support the way of Barcelona sensation Lamine Yamal.This, of course, comes fresh off the pair locking horns on the international

Lamine Yamal has already won five trophies in his career aged 17 and is being tipped for superstardom, but tasted a rare defeat as Spain lost to Portugal in the Nations League final on Sunday night

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:

Real Madrid legend Cristiano Ronaldo sent a message to FC Barcelona ace Lamine Yamal after beating him in the UEFA Nations League final.

Following a final loss to Cristiano Ronaldo's Portugal national team, Lamine Yamal shared an image published by Pedri, with a suggestive message about the future.

A Real Madrid player dubbed the 'next Lamine Yamal' is now playing in a completely different league after deciding to leave the club aged 17.

The global media have praised Cristiano Ronaldo for outshining teenage football sensation Lamine Yamal in the UEFA Nations League final, calling the match a symbolic showdown between generations.

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.

Cristiano Ronaldo gave his thoughts on Lamine Yamal following Portugal’s penalty shootout victory against Spain in the UEFA Nations League final on Sunday (June 8). Ronaldo, 40, was in tears after the penalty shootout, which saw him secure his third international trophy with Portugal following the 2016 Euros triumph and 2019 Nations League victory.