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Ronaldo included in Portugal’s starting XI vs. Colombia

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Portugeuese star forward Cristiano Ronaldo is in the starting XI for Saturday’s Group K finale against Colombia.

Ronaldo, 41, scored twice in Tuesday’s 5-0 dismantling of Uzbekistan, and will look to stay in form with Portugal in position to win Group K with a victory over Colombia.

With his brace last time out, Ronaldo became the first player ever to score in six different World Cup campaigns. He is sitting on 10 goals at the tournament for his storied career.

If Portugal wins on Saturday, they would advance to the same side of the draw as longtime rival Lionel Messi and Argentina, creating the possibilty of a quarterfinal matchup between the two footballing titans.