Cristiano Ronaldo can be considered “the best finisher of all time”, says Andrea Barzagli, with the former Juventus defender saluting the “hunger” of an iconic former team-mate.

Ronaldo, 40, remains a formidable force, ... The Al-Nassr striker’s experience contrasts sharply with Yamal’s youthful ambition. The stage is set: Yamal Vs. Cristiano Ronaldo.

In those rare appearances as captain, Cristiano Ronaldo never lost composure, never let his team sink. Opponents may have hoped for a misstep, a moment of weakness. But what they got was a version of ...