Chile out to curb CR7

KAZAN. — Copa America champions Chile will try to curb Portugal’s superstar Cristiano Ronaldo in today’s Confederations Cup semi-final with the goal-ace in rich form despite a tax storm brewing in Spain. The match kicks-off at 8pm. The 32-year-old Ronaldo converted a penalty in Saturday’s 4-0 thrashing of New Zealand to claim his 75th international goal.

The Real Madrid forward has now scored 16 times in his last 10 games for club and country.

Portugal’s captain will face tax evasion charges in a Madrid court next month, but has dazzled on the pitch in Russia, claiming man-of-the-match awards in all three games, netting two goals and providing an assist.

After steering Portugal to the Euro 2016 title in Paris a year ago, Ronaldo will want to claim a second international title in Sunday’s Confed Cup final in St Petersburg, against Mexico or Germany who meet in the other semi-final. — AFP.