Cristiano Ronaldo didn’t just play for Portugal; he changed their entire footballing identity. The before-and-after of Portugal’s footballing history starts and ends with one name: Cristiano Ronaldo.

In the pantheon of football greats, two names have transcended eras, countries, and records — Cristiano Ronaldo and Lionel Messi. With careers that have spanned two decades, both icons have left indelible marks on the game through their relentless pursuit of excellence at both club and international levels.

Ronaldo, 40, is 23 years older than Yamal, 17, but Yamal's international résumé already stacks up well against one of the greatest strikers of all time. Here's an in-depth look at the two stars of the UEFA Nations League final:

Al-Nassr are negotiating with Cristiano Ronaldo over a contract extension but face competition from a host of clubs eager to sign the five-times Ballon d'Or winner, the Saudi side's sporting director Fernando Hierro said on Thursday.

Former Barcelona and Chelsea star Deco, who played alongside both Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo, shares his pick for the greatest soccer player in history.