Juventus superstar Cristiano Ronaldo has been fined by UEFA for his 'improper gesture' against Atletico Madrid but has escaped a Champions League ban.
UEFA OFFICIAL STATEMENT:
The UEFA Control, Ethics and Disciplinary Body (CEDB) has today announced the following decision:
Match: UEFA Champions League Round of 16 match between Juventus Football Club and Club Atlético de Madrid, played on 12 March in Italy
Charges against Juventus Football Club: Improper conduct of player Cristiano Ronaldo
- Art. 11 (2) (b) and Art. 11 (2) (d) of the UEFA Disciplinary Regulations
The CEDB has decided to fine the Juventus player Cristiano Ronaldo €20,000 for his improper conduct.
Ronaldo has been charged by UEFA last week after his provocative Simeone-like gesture following epic Juventus comeback, which has been defined as 'improper conduct'.
As is confirmed by UEFA, the Portuguese star will escape a Champions League ban which means he is available for both Ajax clashes in Champions League quarter-finals.
The verdict comes as no surprise, given Atleti boss Diego Simeone was handed the same punishment for celebrating in such a manner.
Jasaepr
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Ronaldo paid €50k and said keep the change 😂😂😂😂
zocbdory
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Ajax fans now after hoping that Cristiano will be out for both the legs.
gamemasterutd
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I think 4-5 hair transplants can cover this 😂😂😂😂
frankmubiru13
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ReyMessi17
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20k is like $10 to Ronaldo. 😂🤣
Moomin17
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20k is nothing bro [Crylaugh][Crylaugh]
Luzabekpry
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When since it’s a crime for how players celebrate if it’s a crime for the players it should be the same for the managers too #uefacrabinabarill
zowabdeko
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Everyone says Messi is best player in the history but i wonder why everyne is trying to stop and destroy Ronaldo's career. This point is worth to ponder!! Everyone supports messi but ronaldo is treated like son of step-mom. He is fighter and will prove to the world - what his passion, enthusiasm and personality can do in reality! Legand will create wonder alone.
princehans
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I can't stop laughing
ousmanejalloh
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We need another surprise,King
Catemop
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whats wrong with people ...the players are personalities that the children follow ...all the players have to follow the rules ...FIFA new that ronaldo can pay that amount and more like any player so that wasnt a punishment ...simeone was punishet with a game ...and now people just laughing about it....is the exemplo our children are going to follow in the future...whoever it is ...messi salah ronaldo suarez or benzema the rules have to be the same ...some ignorants just because they support ronaldo they pass of rhis making funny comments but that isnt sport ....we can support a club or a player but first we must think about our children and the millions of kids who are following ronaldo every days on tv...it will b the example to follow
sir-pele
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rules in the Champions league 1::don't mess with Ronald's feelings becous he will come back to hurt you 2: just remember rule number 1