Before Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo redefined the modern era and got embroiled in a decade-long Ballon d’Or arms race in the 2010s, there was another phenomenon who terrorised defenders and brought joy to millions of fans.
After establishing himself in Europe with PSV Eindhoven, Ronaldo Nazario joined Barcelona for a world record fee in 1996, which was broken 12 months later when Inter Milan brought him to the San Siro.
