Barcelona’s Lamine Yamal had a tough day against Portugal. He was shut down by PSG’s Nuno Mendes, who was named the best player on the field. Spain lost the Nations League title, and Yamal was left looking like a sore loser.
As the final whistle blew, Yamal’s coach, Luis de la Fonte, pulled him out of the game after 105 minutes. Yamal was visibly frustrated on the bench and later when collecting his runner-up medal. He barely acknowledged Cristiano Ronaldo, who was trying to congratulate him.
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Later, a fan at the Allianz Arena in Munich caught the moment when Portugal lifted the trophy. While Spanish players applauded in recognition of Portugal’s win, Yamal walked off the field and headed straight to the locker room, skipping the celebrations.
What went wrong for Yamal?
Yamal’s performance against Portugal was disappointing. He struggled to make an impact on the game, and his frustration grew as the match wore on. His behavior after the final whistle has sparked controversy, with many fans and pundits criticizing his sportsmanship.
Reaction on social media
- Many fans took to Twitter to express their disappointment with Yamal’s behavior, calling him a “sore loser” and criticizing his refusal to congratulate the Portuguese team.
- Others defended Yamal, saying that he was simply frustrated with the loss and that his actions were not a big deal.