Cristiano Ronaldo is in tears as he wins a third trophy with Portugal - could the Nations League save his manager Roberto Martinez's job?

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:

Cristiano Ronaldo (the best player in his 40s in the world) comes up against Lamine Yamal (the best teenager in the world) in Sunday's Nations League final. BBC Sport sees how they compare.

Lamine Yamal has already won five trophies in his career aged 17 and is being tipped for superstardom, but tasted a rare defeat as Spain lost to Portugal in the Nations League final on Sunday night

A video has surfaced showing Spain’s teenage sensation Lamine Yamal mimicking Cristiano Ronaldo’s iconic “Siuu” celebration ahead of the UEFA Nations League final against Portugal on Sunday, June 8, 2025.

Young star Lamine Yamal had a questionable interaction with Cristiano Ronaldo during the medal ceremony after the 2025 UEFA Nations League Final, in a moment captured on video that is now making waves on social media.

A Champions League icon who has played alongside both Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo has seemingly changed his mind in the debate about the greatest footballer of all time. Messi and Ronaldo are widely regarded as two of the best footballers ever, boasting a combined 13 Ballon d'Or wins and nine UEFA Champions League.