Sadly, for those who have admired his brilliance for the past two decades, Ballon d’Or and Champions League triumphs are no longer within reach. But with his Portugal team taking on Spain in the UEFA Nations League final on Sunday,

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Portugal and Spain are set for the UEFA Nations League Final, but Sunday's clash will also showcase two stars on the opposite ends of brilliant careers.