Footage has emerged of Lamine Yamal walking away and refusing to applaud as Cristiano Ronaldo lifted the Nations League trophy for Portugal.
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Teenager replaced during extra-timeSaw Portugal prevail on spot-kicksRefused to watch wild celebrationsFollow GOAL on WhatsApp! 🟢📱WHAT HAPPENED?
The 17-year-old wonderkid endured a frustrating evening at the Allianz Arena in Munich as Spain surrendered the continental crown that they picked up in 2023. Yamal was kept quiet by Paris Saint-Germain’s Champions League-winning full-back Nuno Mendes.
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Having struggled to provide an attacking spark, Yamal was replaced during the extra-time interval – much to his disgust. That decision kept him stuck on the sidelines for a nerve-shredding penalty shootout, as Alvaro Morata missed from the spot and Portugal converted all five of their efforts.
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Ronaldo, who broke down in tears as his country prevailed, was also on the bench when an epic encounter came to a close – having picked up an untimely injury. He was, however, able to get his hands on major silverware.
