Lamine Yamal has come under intense backlash following his actions after Portugal's UEFA Nations League triumphThe Spanish teenager was a pale shadow of himself during the final against Ronaldo's PortugalNetizens have described Yamal's attitude after Sunday's match as classless and lacking sportsmanshipSpain’s defeat to Portugal in the UEFA Nations League final didn’t just leave their young star Lamine Yamal heartbroken—it sparked a wave of criticism over his reaction during the trophy presentation.

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.

Portugal won the 2024-25 edition of the UEFA Nations League in penalties against Spain at the Allianz Arena in Munich after the match finished 2-2. After winning the semifinal against Germany on Wednesday,