Goatee and goals are turning this into Ronaldo's World Cup at 33, past the age considered a soccer player's prime,"He's like a port wine," Portugal coach Fernando Santos said through a translator. "He knows how to refine his capacity and age at his best."Ronaldo's competition with Lionel Messi is the great Millennial rivalry in sports, soccer's version of Ali vs. Frazier, Bird vs. Magic, DiMaggio vs. Williams.

They've split the last 10 FIFA Player of the Year awards. Ronaldo has won four Champions League titles with Real Madrid in the past decade, Messi three with Barcelona.

Ronaldo covets attention. After the first of his three goals against Spain in Portugal's opener last week, Ronaldo stroked his chin as he ran in celebration. Adidas is running an advertisement featuring Messi with a real goat.

No question Ronaldo works hard to be the best, whether it's effort in training, nutrition to keep his body resembling Michelangelo's "David" or ensuring proper rest.

"He does everything he needs to be better every day," Portugal defender Cedric said.