Cristiano Ronaldo Fires Back At Fitness Doubts Before World Cup

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Cristiano Ronaldo Fires Back At Fitness Doubts Before World Cup

Ronaldo dismissed any concerns over his fitness ahead of what will be his last World Cup. "I feel very good. Haven't you been watching the games?" Portugal's captain scored 28 goals in 30 Saudi Pro League appearances this season. "We go to this World Cup with a lot of hope. This generation will give Portugal great things," he added.

By Tanish Chachra

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