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Cristiano Ronaldo Jr Questions Yamal’s Honours, Faces Online Fact Checks

Users have disputed his claim by pointing to the teenager’s record as a European champion alongside La Liga success.

Lamine Yamal Cristiano Ronaldo | Image: Instagram: @lamineyamal & @cristiano
Lamine Yamal Cristiano Ronaldo
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Overview

  • During a July 15 livestream with content creator 2xRaKai, Ronaldo Jr conceded that Yamal is 'currently better' than his father before asserting the 18-year-old 'hasn't won anything yet.'
  • Yamal’s résumé includes two La Liga titles, a Copa del Rey and the 2024 UEFA European Championship, contradicting the trophy claim.
  • The livestream clip quickly went viral, with fans and analysts fact-checking and ridiculing Jr’s statement across social media.
  • The incident has reignited debates over using trophy counts as the primary yardstick in comparing football greatness across generations.
  • Analysts note that the exchange underscores the growing impact of celebrity livestreams in shaping modern football discourse.