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<\/p>\nAna Maria Markovic, who has been dubbed as 'the world's most beautiful footballer', recently posed in her new Grasshopper kit after battling back from a sickening injury.<\/p>\n
And eagle-eyed fans noticed Markovic donning the iconic No.7, with fans speculating it could be down to Cristiano Ronaldo. <\/p>\n
Markovic has already spoken about her admiration for the superstar, and she told 20min: "[Luka] Modric is definitely a great role model for me. He is a world footballer and represents Croatia. <\/p>\n
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Sky Sports is bringing you 500 live football games to watch, as well access to Cricket, Golf, F1, Boxing, NFL, NBA and more across eight<\/span> dedicated channels. Sky Sports is the <\/span>only way to watch all the action this year.<\/span><\/p>\n \u00a322 a month<\/p>\n "There are many good players among the women, such as [Ramona] Bachmann. But my absolute favourite player is Cristiano Ronaldo because he's just so disciplined. I think it's super important that you give your all in sport and have a good mindset like him."<\/p>\n One fan had joked: "she knows ball," when referencing the number. And a second added: "I knew you were the GOAT women's footballer!"<\/p>\n What do you think about Ana Maria Markovic's comments on Cristiano Ronaldo? Let us know in the comments section<\/i><\/b><\/p>\n Markovic suffered a horror injury back in March that has kept her on the sidelines over the summer.<\/p>\n The Croatian international tore her ACL in a clash with FC Zurich, and she shared on social media: "Unfortunately, I got injured at the last game. It hurts so much and I still cannot believe it.<\/p>\n "All who know me, know that I have a very strong personality and that I will come back even stronger."<\/p>\n Markovic has not let the injury knock her high-spirits, and she's kept fans up to date with her progress throughout her rehab with social media posts.<\/p>\n And posing in her new kit on the training field is the biggest hint to date that Markovic is gearing up for a return to competitive action.<\/p>\n![](\"https:\/\/i2-prod.dailystar.co.uk\/incoming\/article30006714.ece\/ALTERNATES\/s615b\/0_FC-Lugano-v-Grasshopper-Axa-Womens-Super-League-Cornaredo-Stadium-Lugano-Switzerland-19-May-20.jpg\")
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