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Ronaldo forced to sit out Portugal training with toe infection as he seeks 100 goal record

Cristiano Ronaldo's attempt to score 100 goals for Portugal could be put on hold with a toe infection forcing the Juventus forward to miss training ahead of Saturday's UEFA Nations League clash with Croatia.

The former Manchester United and Real Madrid star goes into this weekend's fixture in Portugal on 99 goals and aiming to become only the second player in history to break the century barrier on the international stage.

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"Cristiano Ronaldo will be absent from training this morning [Thursday]," the Portuguese Football Federation said in a statement.