But ahead of Spain's meeting with Portugal in Sunday's UEFA Nations League final (3 p.m. ET on FOX), all eyes are on Yamal and Messi's career rival Cristiano Ronaldo. Ronaldo, 40, is 23 years older than Yamal,

Portugal captain Cristiano Ronaldo acknowledged he was "another generation" to Spain starlet Lamine Yamal but said Sunday's Nations League final was more than just a battle between the duo. Both Spain and Portugal have already won the Nations League.

Speaking to the media ahead of Portugal’s UEFA Nations League final against Spain, Cristiano Ronaldo has hailed Barcelona wonderkid Lamine Yamal.The 17-year-old, in a short span of time, has laid