Lamine Yamal was in no temper to congratulate Portugal on their Nations League triumph as he was noticed headed down the tunnel throughout their celebrations.
The 17-year-old could not add the Nations League to his ever-growing trophy cupboard as Spain misplaced on penalties within the remaining on the Allianz Area on Sunday.
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He ended up being hauled off in extra-time, as Spain twice conceded the result in develop into the primary aspect to lose twice within the remaining of the competitors.
For Portugal, they created Nations League historical past by profitable the event for a second time having scooped the trophy within the inaugural version in 2019.
Portugal skipper Cristiano Ronaldo was overcome with emotion following Ruben Neves’ profitable spot-kick, as he fell to the ground, the place he then failed to carry again the tears.
It was Ronaldo’s 61st minute equaliser – his 138th objective in worldwide soccer – that despatched the sport to extra-time, the place like Yamal, he was not concerned within the shootout.
However he was entrance and centre in his aspect’s jubilant celebrations as they lifted the trophy on the pitch in entrance of the dejected Spain squad.
Because the Euro 2024 winners clapped Roberto Martinez’s males, Barcelona starlet Yamal could not comprise his disappointment.
In footage that has gone viral, {the teenager} might be seen refusing to clap as his teammates have been doing.
As a substitute, he headed straight for the tunnel on his personal as Queen’s iconic ‘We Are the Champions’ began taking part in throughout the PA system.
In a contact of sophistication, Ronaldo was fast to reward Yamal following Portugal’s triumph, as he insisted he’s destined for greatness in his profession.
It was the primary time that the 2 males have stepped foot on the pitch collectively.
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Talking of the La Masia graduate, Ronaldo burdened the necessity for endurance surrounding the winger.
The five-time Vallon d’Or winner remarked: “He’s solely 17, and already he’s displaying unimaginable expertise.
“He’s going to win a variety of titles, each collective and particular person. He’s a phenomenon.”
Ronaldo then added: “However we’ve got to go away him alone, that’s what I ask.
“He has a really lengthy profession forward of him and can absolutely win the Nations League many instances.”
For Ronaldo, consideration now turns to his personal future as he approaches the tip of his contract at Al Nassr.
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However the veteran striker has revealed he will probably be persevering with his journey with the Saudi Professional League outfit having scored 99 targets in 111 video games since his arrival within the Gulf nation.
Commenting on the place he will probably be plying his commerce subsequent marketing campaign, he acknowledged: “My future? Principally nothing is gonna change. Staying at Al Nassr? Yeah.”