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Cristiano Ronaldo facing less burden but eyes a new record

Portugal's Cristiano Ronaldo celebrates with the trophy after winning Euro 2016. [REUTERS/Carl Recine/File Photo]

Cristiano Ronaldo should not have to shoulder Portugal's hopes at the European Championship as he has in the past but expect no let up from him, even at age 36, as he sets his sights on becoming the top scorer of all-time in international football.

Ronaldo broke the 100 international goals mark last September and further strikes have taken him to within six goals of reaching former Iran striker Ali Daei's record of 109.

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