VIDEO: Footage emerges of Lamine Yamal refusing to stand & applaud Cristiano Ronaldo & Co. during trophy lift after Spain's Nations League defeat to Portugal as Barcelona wonderkid walks away

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.

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.

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.

Spain’s squad sportingly stuck around to applaud Ronaldo and Co. as they enjoyed wild celebrations, but Barcelona forward Yamal was in no mood to watch rivals revel in trophy glory and made a quick beeline for the dressing room - removing his runners-up medal in the process.

Yamal has enjoyed a memorable 2024-25 campaign, picking up three major honours at club level, but may miss out on Ballon d’Or glory - at least for now - after seeing five-time Golden Ball winner Ronaldo beat him to the UEFA Nations League crown.