Published 11:09 IST, November 13th 2019
Cristiano Ronaldo escapes fine for outburst after substitution during AC Milan win
Cristiano Ronaldo cut a visibly frustrated figure as he muttered a few choice words under his breath after being substituted by Juventus manager Maurizio Sarri
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Cristia Ronaldo appears to be above law in Turin. After storming out of Allianz Arena during Juventus' narrow 1-0 win over AC Milan, former Real Mrid forward risked receiving a two-year ban due to anti-doping regulations. However, it w seems that Ronaldo will t be handed two-year ban. Interestingly, he will also t be fined for his comments which were directed at coach Maurizio Sarri as he left pitch during his substitution.
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Cristia Ronaldo's deja vu substitution
re's a first time for everything and Cristia Ronaldo learned as much last week. Ronaldo been subbed off during first 55 minutes of play for his first time for Juventus and also has been subbed off for two consecutive games for his first time with Bianconeri. Interestingly, in both games, ( earlier one being Juventus' 2-1 win over Lokomotiv Moscow), Cristia Ronaldo's substitution was followed by Juventus netting winning goal. Furrmore, in both those games, Ronaldo me way for Paulo Dybala. In game against AC Milan, Dybala went on to score only goal of game to keep Maurizio Sarri and Juventus' unbeaten run intact this season.
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However, reports in Italy indicate that Cristia Ronaldo will have to apologise to his teammates, on account of leaving Allianz Arena before final whistle during AC Milan game. Speaking after game, Maurizio Sarri said that he was unaware of Ronaldo leaving stium before final whistle. He did, however, say that if that was case, it was an issue that needed to be handled between Ronaldo and his Juventus teammates.
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(With inputs from ncies)
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09:34 IST, November 13th 2019