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Ronaldo 1,000: Juventus star makes landmark appearance

Cristiano Ronaldo has brought up a major career landmark after he made his 1,000th appearance for club and country, starting for Juventus against SPAL in Serie A on Saturday.

The Portugal superstar returned to Maurizio Sarri's starting XI after he was rested for the Bianconeri's 2-0 victory over Brescia last weekend.

He celebrated his historic milestone with the opening goal at Stadio Paolo Mazza, finding the net in his 11th consecutive Serie A game.

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The 35-year-old joins a rarefied band of players in bringing up the four-figure mark for his senior career, in what is his 73rd outing for Juve, halfway through his second campaign in Turin.