Published 10:57 IST, July 27th 2020
Cristiano Ronaldo dedicates Juventus' Serie A triumph to club's COVID-19 affected fans
Juventus superstar Cristiano Ronaldo dedicated the club's 9th successive title to every Juventus fan, particularly those affected by the novel coronavirus.
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Italian giants Juventus continued ir dominance in Serie A with ir ninth-successive title triumph after defeating Sampdoria on Sunday. Cristia Ronaldo played a pivotal role for Old Ly throughout game, with Portuguese forward scoring again, to open break delock for Maurizio Sarri. Ronaldo went on to dedicate title to those affected by COVID-19.
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Juventus Champions of Italy: Cristia Ronaldo 'delighted'
Cristia Ronaldo posted a team picture on his official Instagram account after Serie A triumph. Portuguese international also posted a long mess in Italian, which when translated, re, "Done! Champions of Italy. Delighted for second consecutive championship and to continue building history of this great and splendid club."
Juventus Champions of Italy: Cristia Ronaldo dedicates title to COVID-19 affected fans
Ronaldo n went on to assert that title is dedicated to every Juventus fan around world, in particular to those who have suffered and are suffering from pandemic. He went on to state, "It was t easy! Your cour, your attitude and your determination were strength we needed to face this tight final of championship and fight to end for this title that belongs to all of Italy. A big hug to you all!"
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Cristia Ronaldo Serie A goals: 31 in league so far
Cristia Ronaldo broke delock in injury time of first half when Barcelona-bound Miralem Pjanic baffled up Sampdoria with an unconventional free-kick directed towards Portuguese. Ronaldo, who was looming outside penalty box, struck a low shot at right bottom post to bag le for his side.
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Cristia Ronaldo Serie A goals: Portuguese misses penalty
In 67th minute, Federico Bernerdeschi netted from a close range after Ronaldo's shot from outside box was saved well by goalkeeper Emil Audero. Ronaldo h opportunity to double his goal tally for night when Juventus were awarded a penalty for a foul on Douglas Costa. However, five-time Ballon d'Or failed to net it past line with ball hitting post this time around. But Juventus went on to win game 2-0, thus clinching title for ninth time in a row.
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Im courtesy: Juventus Twitter
10:57 IST, July 27th 2020