In the upcoming Nations League final on Sunday, 5-time Ballon d'Or winner Cristiano Ronaldo (40), playing for Portugal, will face Spain's Lamine Yamal (17), hailed as one of the best teenagers in the world. This marks the first meeting between the two stars, with Ronaldo currently out of contract at Al-Nassr and Yamal still at Barcelona. Both players showcased their scoring prowess in the semi-finals, with Ronaldo netting the winner against Germany and Yamal scoring twice in Spain's 5-4 victory over France.
Ronaldo offered words of encouragement to the young talent, expressing his desire to take the pressure off Yamal, while the latter expressed his respect for the football legend. When compared at their respective ages, Yamal has already achieved more than Ronaldo, with multiple trophies and impressive goal and assist statistics for club and country. However, Ronaldo's longevity is unmatched, as he continues to score at an impressive rate even at the age of 40.
Source: BBC Sports Football
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