Cristiano Ronaldo stepped up with a strong message ahead of the UEFA Nations League final vs Spain ā urging the media to stop pressuring 17-year-old Lamine Yamal and let him grow naturally.
Ronaldo praised the Spanish wonderkidās environment and maturity, while also sharing his deep admiration for Spainās football culture, including stars like Pedri and Nico Williams, and coach Luis de la Fuenteās leadership.
When asked about the Ballon dāOr, Ronaldo expressed skepticism about individual awards, but acknowledged the talent of players like Yamal, MbappĆ©, and DembĆ©lĆ©.
At 40, Ronaldo says he still enjoys the game and doesnāt plan too far ahead ā but the 2026 World Cup remains a goal. He also opened up about his personal ties to Spain and playfully entertained the idea of one day teaming up with Messi, despite their iconic rivalry.
From legacy to leadership, this is a side of Ronaldo fans rarely see.
