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.