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Google+ trends: Cristiano Ronaldo, Google I/O, iTunes Store opens in 12 Asian markets
Jun 27th, 2012
The spotlight is on Portuguese football player Cristiano Ronaldo as the Euro 2012 semi-final between Spain and Portugal draws closer. He's the top scorer in the competition so far and, according to Google+ users, is 'fused, primed and waiting to destroy La Roja's title defence.' (Source: AFP Relax News) -
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