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CRISTIANO RONALDO has become the first player to score 100 goals at three different clubs as he reached a century of strikes for Juventus on Wednesday.Ronnie, 36, bagged the second goal for Andrea Pirlo’s men in a 3-1 win against Sassuolo this evening to reach the incredible landmark.
Cristiano Ronaldo scored his 100th Juventus goal tonight – and became the first man to reach a century with three different clubsCredit: Reuters
Cristiano Ronaldo scores his 100th goal for Juventus! 🙌A comfortable and much-needed two goal cushion for Pirlo’s side going in to half time 👏 pic.twitter.com/SGUdip8Pfw— Premier Sports 📺 (@PremierSportsTV) May 12, 2021

Ronaldo latched onto a looping header as he approached the Sassuolo box from the right in the 44th minute.
He used his right foot to control the ball and knock it round an oncoming defender.
And Ronaldo finished off the effort with a clever left-footed shot into the bottom corner of the Sassuolo goal.
It means the Portugal legend has now reached the 100 club for Juventus in just three seasons.
And in doing so, Ronaldo has become the only player to score a minimum of 100 goals for three different clubs.
The striker netted 118 goals at Manchester United before plundering 450 for Real Madrid.
Ronnie’s strike rate at Juve is much better than his record at United, where he managed just 27 goals in his first three years.
But neither compares to Ronaldo’s time at Real Madrid, where he scored 146 goals in the first three campaigns.
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Gigi Buffon saves Berardi’s penalty! 🖐The legendary goalkeeper’s time at Juve may be coming to a close, but he’s still making a major impact in a big game for the Bianconeri ⚫⚪ pic.twitter.com/t166tPNIuD— Premier Sports 📺 (@PremierSportsTV) May 12, 2021

Tonight’s win for Juventus sees them keep pace in the race for a top four finish, with Napoli a point ahead while both AC Milan and Atalanta are three clear with two games remaining.
The game got off to a nervy start when Juventus gave away a penalty in the 14th minute, but Domenico Berardi’s effort from the spot was saved by outgoing goalkeeper Gianluigi Buffon.
Adrien Rabiot then fired Juve ahead in the 28th minute before Ronaldo’s strike made it 2-0 before the break.
Sassuolo found a way back in with half an hour remaining when Giacomo Raspadori hit the target.
But Paulo Dybala settled Juventus nerves when his 66th minute strike made sure of the 3-1 result.
Adrien Rabiot opened the scoring in a 3-1 win against SassuoloCredit: Reuters
Paulo Dybala also scored to keep Juve in touch with the top four raceCredit: AFP
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CRISTIANO RONALDO has reportedly been isolated by the Juventus dressing room as his team-mates believe he has too much freedom.Italian outlet La Gazzetta dello Sport claim tensions are boiling over in Turin after the Portuguese missed training on Monday.
Cristiano Ronaldo is continuing to be linked with the exit door at JuventusCredit: AFP
He was allowed a day off to collect his new £1.4million Ferrari Monza from the supercar manufacturer’s base in Maranello.
The five-time Ballon d’Or winner was accompanied by Juventus’ President Andrea Agnelli and Exor Chairman and CEO John Elkann.
Such a privilege is described as upsetting Ronaldo’s Old Lady pals, who were hauled in after they lost 3-0 to AC Milan on the weekend.
And the report adds that many Juventus players believe the club give the former Real Madrid star too much freedom.
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SunSport previously reported that Ronaldo was targeted by the Italian press after ‘one of his worst games EVER’ against AC Milan.
The defeat leaves the Old Lady’s Champions League fate out of their own hands – one point adrift of fourth-placed Napoli with three games to go.
And that could spell disaster for Juve, with Ronaldo potentially set to quit – with former club Sporting Lisbon said to be keen on a reunion.
Another of his former teams, Manchester United, and Paris Saint-Germain are also rumoured to be monitoring the situation.

Not only would Ronaldo reportedly have second thoughts about playing in the Europa League, Juventus may not be able to afford his wages.
The Bianconeri are facing financial problems due to the pandemic that would only get worse by missing out on Europe’s top club competition.
Talks are due to be held between the club and player at the end of the season, when there will be a year left on Ronaldo’s contract.

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GIANLUIGI BUFFON reportedly has offers from SIX European giants on the table.And one of those is said to be from Lionel Messi’s Barcelona.
Gianluigi Buffon could link up with Lionel Messi at Barcelona this summerCredit: Getty Images – Getty
Buffon, 43, has announced he will leave Juventus this summer when his contract expires.
And the veteran goalie admits he is not sure whether to retire or continue playing.
Should Buffon decide not to hang up his gloves just yet, he is set to have plenty of options to choose from.
Tuttosport claims Barcelona lead a host of clubs battling it out for Buffon’s coveted signature, with no less than six offers already made.
A move to Barcelona would see Buffon link up with legendary forward Messi, having just spent time with his iconic rival Cristiano Ronaldo.
Buffon would likely play second fiddle at the Nou Camp to Germany star Marc-Andre ter Stegen.
And it could be his final shot at glory with one of the continent’s ‘super-elite’ sides.
Buffon also has offers from other countries around Europe, with new Portuguese champions Sporting Lisbon keen.
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Top four hopefuls Eintracht Frankfurt are ready to bring Buffon to the Bundesliga.
And Turkish giants Galatasaray are also keen to snap him up.
Greek side Olympiacos and Ukrainians Dynamo Kiev are the other teams said to have sent proposals to Buffon.
And it now remains to be seen where the stopper ends up – should he decide to keep on playing.
Buffon is widely regarded as one of the best goalkeepers to ever grace the game.
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He has played 683 times for Juventus during two spells, with his first lasting 17 seasons.
Before he joined Juventus in 2001, Buffon build his reputation in 220 games for fellow Italians Parma.
And the 2018/19 campaign saw him play 25 times for French side Paris Saint-Germain before rejoining Juve.
As a result, Buffon has won numerous club trophies, including ten Serie A titles, one Ligue 1 title and five Italian Cups.
Buffon was also capped a staggering 176 times by Italy and played a key role in their triumph at the 2006 World Cup.
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CRISTIANO RONALDO could move back to Sporting Lisbon this summer after his old club qualified for the Champions League, it’s been claimed.Tuesday’s 1-0 victory over Boavista secured the club’s first Primeira Liga title in 19 years and earned big congratulations from the Portuguese star.
Cristiano Ronaldo is strongly linked with a move to Sporting CPCredit: AFP

Ronaldo showed his pleasure at their success with an Instagram post and is strongly linked with a move back to Estadio Jose Alvalade.
And, according to AS, that opportunity moved one step closer with Sporting’s title triumph.
The Leoes have secured a place in next season’s Champions League group stage – something Juventus are struggling to do.
Andrea Pirlo’s side lost 3-0 to AC Milan on the weekend, leaving them three points adrift of the top four ahead of Wednesday’s trip to Sassuolo.
Not only would Ronaldo reportedly have second thoughts about playing in the Europa League, Juventus may not be able to afford his wages.
The Bianconeri are facing financial problems due to the pandemic that would only get worse by missing out on Europe’s top club competition.
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Talks are due to be held between the club and player at the end of the season, when there will be a year left on Ronaldo’s contract.
But reports in Italy suggest tensions are boiling over in Turin after the winger missed training on Monday.
He was allowed a day off to collect his new £1.4million Ferrari Monza from the supercar manufacturer’s base in Maranello.
Such a privilege is described as upsetting Ronaldo’s team-mates, who are said to have little if any relationship with the superstar.
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BRAZIL legend Adriano has heartbreakingly revealed that his father’s tragic death was the reason he fell out of love with football.The former Inter Milan striker, 39, was once touted as the heir to Ronaldo before battles with alcohol and depression saw his career decline.
Adriano was hit hard by the death of his dad Almir Leite Ribeiro
The former Inter Milan striker admitted he found no joy in his scoring feats at the San SiroCredit: Getty
At his peak, ‘The Emperor’ scored seven on the way to winning the Golden Boot during his country’s Copa America triumph in 2004.
But just nine days later Adriano’s father Almir Leite Ribeiro passed away and the forward has admitted the news sent his career spiralling.
He wrote in The Players’ Tribune: “After that day, my love for football was never the same. He loved the game, so I loved the game. It was that simple.
“It was my destiny. When I played football, I played for my family. When I scored, I scored for my family. So when my father died, football was never the same.
“I was across the ocean in Italy, away from my family, and I just couldn’t cope with it.
I have a hole in my ankle, and one in my soulAdriano
“I got so depressed, man. I started drinking a lot. I didn’t really want to train. It had nothing to do with Inter. I just wanted to go home.
“To be honest with you, even though I scored a lot of goals in Serie A over those few years, and even though the fans really loved me, my joy was gone. It was my dad, you know? I couldn’t just flip a switch and feel like myself again. Not all injuries are physical, you understand?
“When I popped my Achilles in 2011? Man, I knew that’s when it was over for me, physically.
“You can get surgery and rehabilitate it and try to carry on, but you will never be the same. My explosiveness was gone. My balance was gone. S***, I still walk with a limp. I still have a hole in my ankle.
“It was the same thing when my father died. Except the scar was inside me. ‘Man, what happened to Adriano?’ Brother, it’s simple. I have a hole in my ankle, and one in my soul.”
Adriano won four Serie A titles with Inter and remains a cult hero in Italy
Adriano – who retired in 2016 – revealed Inter had to pretend he was injured to cover up his drinking following the death of his father.
But behind the scenes, the ex-Brazil international admitted his off-field demons caused plenty of rows with then-manager Jose Mourinho.
He added: “In 2008, it was the time of Mourinho at Inter, and everything was just too much.
“The press were following me everywhere, and everything with Mourinho was, ‘F***ing hell! F***ing s***! You’re going to f*** me, aren’t you, boy?’
“I said, ‘Oh Lord. Get me out of here.’ I just couldn’t cope. I got called for the national team, and before I left Mourinho said, ‘You’re not coming back, are you?’ I said, ‘You already know it!’
“One-way ticket, brother.”
In 2008, it was the time of Mourinho at Inter, and everything was just too much
Adriano ultimately won four Serie A titles with Inter – and these accomplishments are especially dear to him.
In fact, when he recently flogged his £1.2million mansion, moving to a luxury £10,000-a-month hotel room, he only took his medals with him.
Adriano was also beloved for the three different spells he had with Flamengo – who play at the Maracana.
He even recently broke down in tears following the announcement that he had been inducted into the Maracana Stadium Walk of Fame.
And in the honest piece published in The Tribune, Adriano lifted the lid on the party culture at Flamengo on his return to Brazil.
Adriano also lifted the lid on the party culture at Flamengo on his return to his homeland
He said: “I was broken from my father’s death. I wanted to feel like myself again. I wasn’t on drugs. Was I drinking? Yes, of course. Hell yes, I was. Cheers to you, brother.
“Listen, if you test my piss — hand to God — you’re not going to find any drugs in my system. The day that I do drugs is the day that my mom and nan will die.
“But you know what? You will definitely find some booze. That p*** cup is probably going to turn cloudy like a caipirinha!
“When I came home to Rio to play for Flamengo, I did not want to be The Emperor anymore. I wanted to be Adriano. I wanted to have fun again. And brother, we had some fun.

“I will tell you the truth about that Flamengo team. Sometimes we showed up to training not for the football, but just for the drinks afterward.
“As soon as we were dismissed from training — poom! — party time. Straight to the Mercado Produtor. All the wives knew the deal! ‘We’ll be home at midnight!’ Hahahaha!
“The next day at training, someone would really be suffering, and another guy would say, ‘It’s O.K., brother. I see that you’re f*****. I’ll run for you! I got you!!!’”
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LEGENDARY Juventus keeper Gianluigi Buffon has announced he will leave the club at the end of the season.The 43-year-old spent 17 years with the Italian giants before departing for Paris Saint-Germain in 2018.
Buffon’s debut for Juventus came in 2001, an incredible 20 years agoCredit: Rex
The Italian has won a plethora of trophies during his time with the European giantsCredit: Getty
He then returned 12 months later but has made just 16 Serie A appearances over nearly two years, largely playing second fiddle to Wojciech Szczęsny.
And, with his contract up at the end of the season, Buffon has now confirmed he will be leaving in the summer.
Sky Sports journalist Fabrizio Romano tweeted a quote from Buffon which read: “I’ve decided to leave Juventus at the end of the season, I’m not extending the contract.”
And Juve Canal report that the keeper added: “This year will be the definitive end of my beautiful & long experience with Juventus.”
It does not appear he is retiring, simply leaving Juventus at the end of his contract.
Buffon is widely regarded as one of the greatest keepers in the history of football.
He is one of just 31 players to have played more than 1,000 games in his career.
The Italian shot-stopper also holds the record for the most Serie A appearances with 656, nine more than AC Milan legend Paolo Maldini.
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MEN FOR ALL SEASONSGianluigi Buffon, Peter Shilton and Stanley Matthews have made at least one first-team appearance between them in every season since 1931-32.

CAREER SPANS

Stanley Matthews – 1931-32 to 1964-65
Peter Shilton – 1965-66 to 1996-97
Gianluigi Buffon – 1995-96 to ?

Buffon will go down as an all-time great keeperCredit: Getty
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Buffon started his career with Parma, where he played for six years and won the UEFA Cup in 1999.
He then joined Juventus in 2001 and has gone on to win 10 Serie A titles with The Old Lady.
Buffon also won four Coppa Italia trophies but has never won the Champions League, finishing runner-up on three occasions.
In his latter years, he also won Ligue 1 with PSG – his eighth straight league title – before returning to Juve to win another Serie A crown.
At international level, he is also Italy’s most-capped player of all time with 176 appearances, 40 more than any other player.
In 2006, he won the World Cup after Italy beat France on penalties in the final.
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