# Soccer: Friday’s round of 32 clash between Portugal and Croatia could see two outfield players over 40 face off at a World Cup for the first time. The two captains, Cristiano Ronaldo and Luka Modric, played six seasons together for Spanish giants Real Madrid, but will play in different teams this time. It is said they are struggling to defy Father Time, while both players are facing the question whether their status as national heroes had become more of a burden than a boost to their teams.
Soccer: Over 40s Ronaldo and Messi face off in World Cup on Friday