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       Confed Cup Semifinals: Chile Aims To Cage Ronaldo
       By: magbytes120 Date: June 29, 2017, 1:41 am
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       Copa America champions, Chile will try to curb Portugal’s
       superstar Cristiano Ronaldo when meet today for Confederations
       Cup semifinal clash with the goal-ace in rich form despite the
       tax storm brewing in Spain.
       The 32-year-old converted a penalty in Saturday’s 4-0 thrashing
       of New Zealand to claim his 75th international goal. The Real
       Madrid forward has now scored 16 times in his last 10 games for
       club and country.
       Portugal’s captain will face tax evasion charges in a Madrid
       court next month, but has dazzled on the pitch in Russia,
       claiming man-of-the-match awards in all three games, netting two
       goals and providing an assist.
       After steering Portugal to the Euro 2016 title in Paris a year
       ago, Ronaldo will want to claim a second international title in
       Sunday’s Confed Cup final in St Petersburg, against Mexico or
       Germany who meet in the other semifinal.
       Ronaldo is closing in on the legendary Ferenc Puskas’ European
       record of 84 international goals, despite the off-field turmoil
       and constant speculation about his future, having threatened to
       quit Real.
       “We all know he’s an amazing player, he’s very dangerous and can
       decide a game alone,” said Chile midfielder Marcelo Diaz, who
       has often faced Ronaldo with his club Celta Vigo, said during
       yesterday’s press conference.
       “He has had an amazing season in Spain, he’s playing here with
       the same strength, which is why Portugal are in the semifinal.
       “The main thing is trying to stop him getting the ball and
       scoring.”
       Chile, who won the Copa America in both 2015 and 2016, will
       present Portugal with their toughest test so far in Russia, yet
       the South Americans have yet to beat Portugal in three attempts
       with two defeats and a draw.
       Fatigue could well be an issue in Portugal’s ranks.
       Head coach Fernando Santos opted to rest none of his forward
       line and it has been a long season for the likes of Ronaldo,
       Joao Moutinho, Andre Gomes and Bernardo Silva.
       Defender Pepe sits out the game after picking up his second
       yellow card of the tournament in the big win over the Kiwis.
       Left-back Raphael Guerreiro is struggling with a bruised foot
       from the win over Russia.
       Chile coach Juan Antonio Pizzi has all 23 players fit and
       midfielder Charles Aranguiz has recovered from a knock in
       Sunday’s 1-1 draw against Australia.
       Despite doubts about Alexis Sanchez’s Arsenal future, the Chile
       camp says their star striker is in high spirits. They hope his
       good performances will showcase his skills to potential future
       employers.
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