Soccer: As Ronaldo rises, Figo can see sunset

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<DIV id=span_photo> <DIV id=photo_caption_landscape>Cristiano Ronaldo, No. 7, enjoying the reaction of the Manchester United fans and his teammates after scoring at Old Trafford. <NOBR>(Lawrence Looi/European Pressphoto Agency)</NOBR></DIV><DIV><NOBR></NOBR></DIV></DIV><DIV class=logoimage> </DIV><DIV class=headline><SPAN class=headlinetext>Soccer: As Ronaldo rises, Figo can see sunset</SPAN> </DIV><DIV><SPAN class=bylinetext>By Rob Hughes
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