Overview
- On July 15, Cristiano Ronaldo Jr. declared that Lamine Yamal is currently superior to his father yet observed that the 18-year-old has not claimed any major honors
- a day earlier, Yamal praised Lionel Messi as the greatest ever, citing the Argentine’s impact on and off the pitch as his inspiration
- by age 18, Yamal has won two LaLiga titles, a Copa del Rey, a Supercopa de España with Barcelona and the Euro 2024 championship with Spain
- Cristiano Ronaldo secured a Supercopa with Sporting Lisbon at 17 and only began his Manchester United success at 19
- their comments have intensified a generational GOAT debate that now weighs Yamal’s rapid ascent and trophy haul against those of football’s legends