Cristiano Ronaldo recently spoke out about the need to protect young players like Yamal from excessive pressure. Suárez agreed with that sentiment, acknowledging how difficult it is to grow under the spotlight.

Two of the best players in the world routinely competing against one another for clubs who happen to hated rivals. Between the two of them they have 13 Ballon d'Or awards, nine Champions League trophies, thousands of goals and a debate regarding who is better that may never be settled.

The YouTube sensation was seen attending the opening Club World Cup game wearing Ronaldo’s face on a shirt during Inter Miami's match against Al Ahly

Behind the glamour, there’s an unmistakable shadow: a group of high-profile stars who, for varying reasons, won’t be there when the curtain rises. It will be a spectacle of world-class players, jaw-dropping goals,