On the Ball

The beginning of the end for Cristiano Ronaldo?

Cristiano Ronaldo's scoring statistics are incredible but figures show he presses less than any other forward in the Premier League. PHOTO: EPA-EFE
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A week when Cristiano Ronaldo took another giant step into history may have also nudged him closer to becoming the past.

Thursday's double against Arsenal brought up an unparalleled 801 goals. Ronaldo can feel relentless but his path towards 1,000 is clouded as he enters an era of uncertainty.

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