Captain of the Portugal national football team, Cristiano Ronaldo, has drawn a personal connection ahead of the UEFA Nations League final, comparing his eldest son, Cristiano Junior, with Spain’s teenage sensation, Lamine Yamal.
Speaking ahead of the highly anticipated clash between Portugal and Spain, the 40-year-old football icon expressed admiration for the Barcelona forward, highlighting similarities between Yamal and his son.
“My son and Lamine Yamal look very much alike—their skin colour, their hairstyle,” Ronaldo said in comments reported by Madrid Zone. “They’re three years apart. I like Lamine Yamal a lot, and my son also admires him a lot.”
Ronaldo and Yamal are set to face off on Sunday night at the Allianz Arena in Munich, where Portugal and Spain will battle for the Nations League title. Both players have played pivotal roles in helping their nations reach the final, overcoming European heavyweights like Germany and France in the process.
According to Hobnob News, Ronaldo enjoyed another stellar season, clinching the top scorer award in Saudi Arabia’s Pro League, while Yamal played a crucial role in Barcelona’s double triumph—winning both LaLiga and the Copa del Rey.
The Nations League final not only promises top-tier football but also adds a personal dimension for Ronaldo, as he prepares to compete against a player his own son admires—one who, in his eyes, shares a striking resemblance to his family.
