Tuesday, November 1, 2016

Ronaldo 2 goals shy of 100 in European competitions (The Associated Press)

Real Madrid's Cristiano Ronaldo, makes a scissor kick during the Spanish La Liga soccer match between Real Madrid and Deportivo Alaves, at Mendizorroza stadium, in Vitoria, northern Spain, Saturday, Oct. 29, 2016. (AP Photo/Alvaro Barrie

Unless Cristiano Ronaldo suddenly decides to add mercy to his list of virtues, the Real Madrid forward will have a good shot at scoring his 100th goal in European competition on Wednesday. Ronaldo, who once aptly described himself as ''rich, handsome and a great player,'' is two goals short of that landmark before Madrid visits Legia Warsaw in the Champions League on Wednesday. Ronaldo is the all-time leading scorer in the Champions League, with 95 of his European goals coming in the tournament he helped Madrid win for a record 11th time last season.


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