Cristiano Ronaldo edges closer to Lionel Messi's international trophy haul as Portugal stuns Spain in a dramatic Nations League final thriller. The iconic rivalry takes another fascinating turn.

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.

Cristiano Ronaldo is undoubtedly one of the greatest soccer players of all time. Over the course of his career, he had a sporting rivalry with Lionel Messi. With many not anticipating Ronaldo to stay many more years in professional soccer,