Barcelona’s Lamine Yamal was named UEFA Nations League MVP despite Spain’s final loss, after impressing with standout performances throughout the tournament

Young star Lamine Yamal had a questionable interaction with Cristiano Ronaldo during the medal ceremony after the 2025 UEFA Nations League Final, in a moment captured on video that is now making waves on social media.

Ronaldo vs. Yamal was the story heading into Sunday's UEFA Nations League final, but Portugal's collective quality won the day -- and the headlines -- over Spain's impressive young talent.