Cristiano Ronaldo praises Lamine Yamal ahead of World Cup clash
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 5, 2026, 6:35 PM
Last updated Jul 5, 2026
Cristiano Ronaldo praised FC Barcelona player Lamine Yamal as having a ‘bright future’ at a pre-match press conference ahead of the World Cup Round of 16 match between Spain and Portugal scheduled for Monday. Despite admitting limited viewing of Spain's matches, Ronaldo acknowledged Yamal's talent, highlighting the challenge he poses for Portugal. The comments add intrigue to the highly anticipated knockout match, emphasizing the contrasting experience of Ronaldo and the youth of Yamal. Yamal previously impressed in Spain's Round of 32 victory against Austria.
- •Ronaldo admires Yamal's potential and recent performance.
- •The match will take place on July 6, 2026.
- •Yamal is viewed as a key player for Spain.
- •Ronaldo has praised Yamal before in previous encounters.
- •The match marks a significant moment for both players.
- 7:02 PMYahoo Sports — ‘Very bright future’ – Cristiano Ronaldo talks Lamine Yamal ahead of World Cup clash
- 6:35 PMYahoo Sports — Cristiano Ronaldo praises Lamine Yamal ahead of World Cup showdown: ‘Has a bright future’
"Cristiano Ronaldo has tipped FC Barcelona sensation Lamine Yamal for a ‘bright future’ ahead of the massive World Cup Round of 16 clash between Spain and Portugal on Monday. The Portuguese captain...
"The Portugal star also had some words of advice for the youngster.
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External links- Yahoo SportsJul 5, 2026, 7:02 PM‘Very bright future’ – Cristiano Ronaldo talks Lamine Yamal ahead of World Cup clash
The Portugal star also had some words of advice for the youngster.
- Yahoo SportsJul 5, 2026, 6:35 PMCristiano Ronaldo praises Lamine Yamal ahead of World Cup showdown: ‘Has a bright future’
Cristiano Ronaldo has tipped FC Barcelona sensation Lamine Yamal for a ‘bright future’ ahead of the massive World Cup Round of 16 clash between Spain and Portugal on Monday. The Portuguese captain...
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