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Jun 2018
25m 5s

Portugal: no one is a prophet in his own...

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2016, famed Portuguese footballer Ronaldo and his teammates win Euro Cup.Portugal is one of the top favorites at the 2018 World Cup. But CR7’s persona divides the Portuguese just as much as it unites them. Many ask if Portugal relies too much on Ronaldo. It’s a love-hate relationship that can have major consequences for the team’s performances... Learn more ... Show More
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