Portugal's Cristiano Ronaldo (L) is challenged by Albania's Elvin Beqiri during their 2010 World Cup qualifying soccer match at Qemal Stafa stadium in Tirana June 6, 2009. Reuters Pictures 5 months ago

Portugal's Cristiano Ronaldo (L) is challenged by Albania's Elvin Beqiri during their 2010 World Cup qualifying soccer match at Qemal Stafa stadium in Tirana June 6, 2009.

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  1. Portugal's soccer player Cristiano Ronaldo (L) and his team-mates listen to their coach before their training session in Obidos October 6, 2009. The Portuguese soccer squad on Tuesday started their preparations for the World Cup 2010 final qualifying matches.
  2. Portugal's soccer players Cristiano Ronaldo (L) and Nani arrive at their training session in Obidos October 6, 2009. The Portuguese soccer squad on Tuesday started their preparations for the World Cup 2010 final qualifying matches.
  3. Portugal's soccer players Cristiano Ronaldo (L) and Nani arrive at their training session in Obidos October 6, 2009. The Portuguese soccer squad on Tuesday started their preparations for the World Cup 2010 final qualifying matches.
  4. Players Cristiano Ronaldo, left, and Duda pose for a photgraph before a training session of Portugal's soccer team Tuesday, Oct. 6 2009, in Obidos, north of Lisbon. Portugal will face Hungary in a World Cup qualifying match Oct. 10.
  5. MADRID, SPAIN - SEPTEMBER 30: Cristiano Ronaldo (C) of Real Madrid sits injured on the pitch shortly before leaving the pitch injured during the Champions League group C match between Real Madrid and Marseille at the Estadio Santiago Bernabeu on September 30, 2009 in Madrid, Spain.
  6. MADRID, SPAIN - SEPTEMBER 30: Cristiano Ronaldo (R) of Real Madrid strikes to score the opening goal past Souleymane Diawara of Marseille during the Champions League group C match between Real Madrid and Marseille at the Estadio Santiago Bernabeu on September 30, 2009 in Madrid, Spain.
  7. Real Madrid's Cristiano Ronaldo (L) kicks to score his second goal during their Champions League soccer match against Olympique Marseille at the Santiago Bernabeu stadium in Madrid, September 30, 2009.
  8. Real Madrid's Cristiano Ronaldo (R) celebrates after scoring his second goal during their Champions League soccer match against Olympique Marseille at the Santiago Bernabeu stadium in Madrid, September 30, 2009.
  9. MADRID, SPAIN - SEPTEMBER 30: Cristiano Ronaldo of Real Madrid celebrates scoring the opening goal during the Champions League group C match between Real Madrid and Marseille at the Estadio Santiago Bernabeu on September 30, 2009 in Madrid, Spain.
  10. MADRID, SPAIN - SEPTEMBER 30: Cristiano Ronaldo (C) of Real Madrid sits injured on the pitch shortly before leaving the pitch injured during the Champions League group C match between Real Madrid and Marseille at the Estadio Santiago Bernabeu on September 30, 2009 in Madrid, Spain.
  11. Real Madrid's Cristiano Ronaldo (L) celebrates next to Kaka after scoring a goal against Olympique Marseille during their Champions League soccer match at the Santiago Bernabeu stadium in Madrid, September 30, 2009.
  12. Real Madrid's Cristiano Ronaldo (L) celebrates his goal with his teammates Pepe, Karim Benzema (C) and Kaka (R) during their Champions League soccer match against Olympique Marseille at Santiago Bernabeu stadium in Madrid, September 30, 2009.
  13. Real Madrid's Cristiano Ronaldo (L) celebrates his goal with his teammates Pepe, Karim Benzema (C) and Kaka (R) during their Champions League soccer match against Olympique Marseille at Santiago Bernabeu stadium in Madrid, September 30, 2009.
  14. Real Madrid's Cristiano Ronaldo (R) jumps for the ball surrounded by Olympique Marseille's players during their Champions League soccer match at Santiago Bernabeu stadium in Madrid, September 30, 2009.
  15. Real Madrid's Portuguese forward Cristiano Ronaldo trains in Madrid on September 29, 2009 on the eve of a Champions League football match against Olympique Marseille.
  16. Real Madrid's Portuguese forward Cristiano Ronaldo, Portuguese defender Pepe, Brazilian midfielder Kaka and Brazilian defender Marcelo train in Madrid on September 29, 2009 on the eve of their Champions League football match against Olympique Marseille.

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