Cristiano Ronaldo Jr. stirred controversy when asked to compare Lamine Yamal, the young Barcelona talent, with his father—Cristiano Ronaldo, the Al-Nassr star and Portuguese football legend.

“Lamine is very good, but he hasn’t won anything yet,” he admitted. Despite that, he confidently added, “Right now, he’s better than him,” smiling as he spoke—leaving viewers surprised.

At just 18 years old, Lamine Yamal has emerged as one of the most exciting young talents in football. His performances with Barcelona and the Spanish national team have gained worldwide recognition.

Rakai just told Cristiano Ronaldo’s son, Cristiano Jr, that Lamine Yamal is a better football player than his dad 😭😭 pic.twitter.com/r0rb6wOssW

— StreamsEra (@StreamersEra) July 14, 2025

He has impressed in big matches and is seen as a future superstar.

What Did Cristiano Ronaldo’s son Say?

A video clip circulated widely on social media showed Ronaldo Jr. speaking about his father. When asked to compare Yamal and Cristiano, he responded: “Right now, Yamal is better than Cristiano Ronaldo, but he hasn’t won anything yet.”

The video drew massive attention online, with many expressing surprise at his response—especially since Yamal has previously stated that his idol is Lionel Messi, the long-time rival of Ronaldo.

Recently, the Barcelona star celebrated his 18th birthday in a highly secretive and controversial party, where guests were banned from using phones to prevent any footage of the event from being leaked.