ronaldo son drops “Yamal is better than my dad right now” bombshell

“The comparison is pointless”: ronaldo Jr. ‘speaks his mind’

appearing on a live stream with popular American streamer 2xRKai, Ronaldo Jr. had some tough answers to fans’ questions. “He (Yamal) hasn’t won the Champions League yet, but he’s definitely the best player right now. he’s the best,” he said, making no secret of his admiration for the youngster, adding, “I don’t care what you say, at this point in time, without hesitation, he’s better than Ronaldo,” suggesting a generational shift.

generational icons: Ronaldo vs. Yamal

ronaldo, still playing in the Saudi league at the age of 40, and Yamal, already one of the best players in the world at the age of 18, are at opposite ends of the career spectrum. at the age of 17, Yamal has already surpassed both Ronaldo and Lionel Messi’s records for his age group and has been dubbed the “heir to Messi. ronaldo Jr’s comments are seen as symbolic of the passage of time.

respect for each other: “legend” vs “super talent”

in fact, the two players have been cordial, expressing their respect for each other. Ahead of their last Nations League final clash, Ronaldo gave Yamal some big brotherly advice, saying, “We have to let him grow and not put pressure on him so that we can enjoy this talent for a long time.” Yamal responded, “Ronaldo is a legend in football. like all great players, I have a lot of respect for him,” he said, adding, “He’s a legend.

this honest assessment from a son who knows his father’s greatness better than anyone else signals a new era in football