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Ronaldo's Portugal career ended in shame, but at his peak he was a dominant force

Though his national team career finished in parody and mockery, we should remember Cristiano Ronaldo for what he was at his peak: an almost unstoppable player for his country.

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Marcotti: Ronaldo was one of the greatest of all time

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