Cristiano Ronaldo's sister slams her brother's Juventus team-mates

Cristiano Ronaldo's sister Elma Aveiro has criticised Juventus for their Champions League exit to Lyon on Friday night.

The Serie A champions beat the French side 2-1 as Ronaldo scored twice but it wasn't enough as his side crashed out on away goals (2-2).

Maurizio Sarri was sacked as a result and Elma thinks Ronaldo's team-mates let him down.

'You did better than anyone, dear brother,' Elma wrote on Instagram. 'I'm proud to see you play and to see your dedication but unfortunately you can't do everything alone.

'You know that football is like that, but you also have to think that you did your best and that you are still the best.'

Despite leading the Turin giants to a ninth straight Serie A title, supporters and the club's hierarchy have been left unimpressed by the veteran 61-year-old Sarri.

The official announcement was released on Saturday following a crisis meeting held between members of the club's hierarchy - and it has been reported that Mauricio Pochettino has already been contacted to replace Sarri.

It is believed that the 48-year-old, who remains out of work after his Tottenham dismissal, would have accepted Juventus' approach through an intermediary. It is expected he will become the first candidate to be formally interviewed.

Club chairman Andrea Agnelli fronted up the decision to replace the man in the hot seat. Long-standing servants Giorgio Chiellini and Gianlugi Buffon would have been informed about Sarri's sacking first, and also given assurances over a potential successor.

The decision to bring an early end to Sarri's reign may cost the club around £27million, should the tactician be unable to find a new role during the 24 months that were left on his deal.

It was decided during crisis talks held soon after Friday's game that Sarri was no longer deemed the man capable of helping lead Juventus back to continental glory