Portugal's Cristiano Ronaldo (R) is challenged by Albania's Lorik Cana 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 (R) is challenged by Albania's Lorik Cana 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. Liverpool's David Ngog, left, vies for the ball with Sunderland's Lorik Cana, right, during their English Premier League soccer match at the Stadium of Light, Sunderland, England, Saturday, Oct. 17, 2009. 20 7864 9121 or EMAIL info@football-dataco.com FOR DETAILS.
  10. Liverpool's Lucas Leiva, right, has a shot toward's goal past Sunderland's Lorik Cana, left, during their English Premier League soccer match at the Stadium of Light, Sunderland, England, Saturday, Oct. 17, 2009. 20 7864 9121 or EMAIL info@football-dataco.com FOR DETAILS.
  11. Albania's Lorik Cana (R) fights for the ball with Sweden's Johan Elmander during their World Cup 2010 qualifying soccer match in Stockholm October 14, 2009.
  12. Sunderland's Albanian midfielder Lorik Cana (R) vies with Manchester United's Bulgarian forward Dimitar Berbatov during the English Premier League football match between Manchester United and Sunderland at Old Trafford, Manchester, north-west England, on October 3, 2009. AFP PHOTO/PAUL ELLIS FOR EDITORIAL USE ONLY Additional licence required for any commercial/promotional use or use on TV or internet (except identical online version of newspaper) of Premier League/Football League photos. Tel DataCo +44 207 2981656. Do not alter/modify photo.
  13. Sunderland's Lorik Cana, center, vies for the ball against Burnley's Joey Gudjonsson, during their English Premier League soccer match at Turf Moor, Burnley, England, Saturday Sept. 19, 2009. 20 7864 9121 or EMAIL info@football-dataco.com FOR DETAILS.
  14. Sunderland's Andy Reid, top, reacts after scoring a goal with team captain Lorik Cana, bottom, during their English Premier League soccer match against Hull City at the Stadium of Light, Sunderland, England, Saturday, Sept. 12, 2009. 20 7864 9121 or EMAIL info@football-dataco.com FOR DETAILS.
  15. Nicklas Bendtner of Denmark (R) vies with Lorik Cana of Albania during the FIFA World Cup 2010 qualifying match Albania vs Denmark on September 9, 2009 at the Qemal Stata stadium in Tirana.
  16. Denmark's Dennis Rommedahl is challenged by Albania's Lorik Cana (R) during their 2010 World Cup qualifying soccer match at Qemal Stafa stadium in Tirana September 9, 2009.

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