Let The Kid Grow: Cristiano Ronaldo Praises Yamal Ahead Of UEFA Nations League Final

7th June 2025 at 9:34 PM

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Ahead of Monday’s Nations League final in Munich, Cristiano Ronaldo made a point to praise Spain’s teenage sensation Lamine Yamal. The 17-year-old dazzled with two goals in Spain’s wild 5-4 semifinal win over France, setting up a showdown with Ronaldo’s Portugal.

🚨 Cristiano Ronaldo: “Lamine Yamal is doing very well, taking advantage of his talent. Let the kid grow”.

“Don't put too much pressure on him. Let him be and grow well, take the pressure off. He has no shortage of talent”. pic.twitter.com/sRcdMdRo6h
— Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) June 7, 2025

Ronaldo, who sealed Portugal’s 2-1 semifinal victory against Germany, urged fans and media not to overwhelm the young talent. “Lamine Yamal is doing very well, using his talent,” Ronaldo said. “Let the kid grow. Don’t pile pressure on him. Just let him play. The talent is clearly there.” This final marks their first competitive meeting a true icon versus the sport’s exciting new hope.

PSG’s Dembélé Wows Roland Garros with UCL Trophy

Paris erupted when PSG star Ousmane Dembélé brought the Champions League trophy to center court at Roland Garros. Fresh off PSG’s historic 5-0 thrashing of Inter Milan their first-ever UCL title the newly crowned Player of the Season lifted the cup to thunderous applause.

Fans immediately broke into “Ballon d’Or!” chants, recognizing Dembélé’s stellar season. The electric moment followed French tennis player Lois Boisson’s stunning upset over Jessica Pegula. Dembélé’s appearance wasn’t just a victory lap; it became a shared celebration of French sporting pride. Next up? He joins France’s Nations League semifinal against Spain.