<p>A veteran of the game, considered one of the best to ever lace up a pair of football boots, will face a tantalising young talent quipped by many to shine the brightest in the years to come when Spain and Portugal meet in the <a href="https://www.deccanherald.com/tags/uefa-nations-league">UEFA Nations League</a> final at the Allianz Arena in Munich, Germany.</p><p><a href="https://www.deccanherald.com/tags/cristiano-ronaldo">Cristiano Ronaldo</a>, 40, will have a shot at becoming the first football captain to win two Nations League titles when he faces defending champions Spain and Spanish football's posterboy at the moment—17-year-old Lamine Yamal.</p><p>Both Ronaldo and Yamal have had a role to play in their respective teams qualifying for the final. While CR7 scored the winning goal in Portugal's 2-1 victory over Germany, their first win against the side in 25 years, Yamal found the net twice as Spain beat France 5-4 in the other semi-final.</p><p>On the other hand, Germany and France will meet in the clash for the third place tomorrow.</p>.<p>The match is scheduled for 6:30 pm, Sunday, June 8 (IST). It will be telecast on the Sony Sports Network and live-streamed on Sony LIV.</p> .<p>The match is scheduled for 12:30 am, Monday, June 9 (IST). It will be telecast on the Sony Sports Network and live-streamed on Sony LIV.</p> <p>In other news, Ronaldo has announced that <a href="https://www.deccanherald.com/sports/football/cristiano-ronaldo-says-al-nassr-chapter-over-report-3558529">he will be leaving</a> Saudi side Al-Nassr. While the club has said they are trying to renegotiate with the superstar, CR7 has kept his cards close to his sleeve for the time being.</p><p>On the other hand, Spain manager Luis de la Fuente has claimed that Yamal has made a big Ballon d'Or statement against France, and will be a favourite to win the coveted award.</p><p>"He's the best player in the world and, in my opinion, of course, he deserves to win the Ballon d'Or," la Fuente said, as per news agency <em>Reuters</em>.</p>
<p>A veteran of the game, considered one of the best to ever lace up a pair of football boots, will face a tantalising young talent quipped by many to shine the brightest in the years to come when Spain and Portugal meet in the <a href="https://www.deccanherald.com/tags/uefa-nations-league">UEFA Nations League</a> final at the Allianz Arena in Munich, Germany.</p><p><a href="https://www.deccanherald.com/tags/cristiano-ronaldo">Cristiano Ronaldo</a>, 40, will have a shot at becoming the first football captain to win two Nations League titles when he faces defending champions Spain and Spanish football's posterboy at the moment—17-year-old Lamine Yamal.</p><p>Both Ronaldo and Yamal have had a role to play in their respective teams qualifying for the final. While CR7 scored the winning goal in Portugal's 2-1 victory over Germany, their first win against the side in 25 years, Yamal found the net twice as Spain beat France 5-4 in the other semi-final.</p><p>On the other hand, Germany and France will meet in the clash for the third place tomorrow.</p>.<p>The match is scheduled for 6:30 pm, Sunday, June 8 (IST). It will be telecast on the Sony Sports Network and live-streamed on Sony LIV.</p> .<p>The match is scheduled for 12:30 am, Monday, June 9 (IST). It will be telecast on the Sony Sports Network and live-streamed on Sony LIV.</p> <p>In other news, Ronaldo has announced that <a href="https://www.deccanherald.com/sports/football/cristiano-ronaldo-says-al-nassr-chapter-over-report-3558529">he will be leaving</a> Saudi side Al-Nassr. While the club has said they are trying to renegotiate with the superstar, CR7 has kept his cards close to his sleeve for the time being.</p><p>On the other hand, Spain manager Luis de la Fuente has claimed that Yamal has made a big Ballon d'Or statement against France, and will be a favourite to win the coveted award.</p><p>"He's the best player in the world and, in my opinion, of course, he deserves to win the Ballon d'Or," la Fuente said, as per news agency <em>Reuters</em>.</p>
