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Ronaldo to skip two Portugal games to focus on Juventus – reports
MILAN, Aug 29, 2018 (BSS/AFP) – Portugal captain Cristiano Ronaldo will
skip his country’s next two internationals including a Nations League game
against Italy in order to focus on his new club Juventus, Italian media
reported on Wednesday.
According to Gazzetta dello Sport, Portugal’s all-time top goalscorer and
skipper wants to make his new team the priority and will remain in Turin to
be in top physical shape and to get to know his new teammates better.
The 33-year-old Ronaldo will reportedly miss a friendly against World Cup
runners-up Croatia on September 6 and a Nations League game on September 10
against Italy.
The five-time Ballon d’Or winner signed for Italian champions Juventus
this summer from Real Madrid for 100 million euros.
Juventus have won their first two championship games this season as they
chase an eighth consecutive league title but Ronaldo has yet to score for his
new club.
He superstar also wants to help the Turin club win the Champions League
after twice finishing runners-up in the past four seasons.
Ronaldo’s stunning overhead bicycle kick for Real Madrid against Juventus
has been voted UEFA’s goal of the season.
The striker beat competition from 11 nominees for the award in honour of
his goal in last season’s Champions League quarter-final first leg in Turin.
“Thanks to everyone who voted for me. Will never forget that moment,
specially the reaction of the fans in the stadium,” the Portuguese superstar
said on Twitter, using the hashtag #SpecialMoment.
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