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Ronaldo to receive
punishment for his goal celebration as UEFA opens investigation
Juventus talisman, Cristiano Ronaldo may be handed a heavy
punishment after UEFA charged him for celebrating Juventus’ win over Atletico
Madrid by grabbing his crotch.
Juve had lost 2-0 in the Champions League round-of-16 first
leg and Atletico boss Diego Simeone grabbed his crotch to celebrate the opening
goal.
Simeone escaped a ban for his gesture but was fined €20,000
by European football’s governing body.
In the second leg, Ronaldo scored a hat trick to earn
Juventus a 3-0 win and a place in the quarterfinals. He imitated Simeone’s celebration
with one of his own after scoring his third of the match.
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“Following a disciplinary investigation conducted by a UEFA
Ethics and Disciplinary Inspector, in accordance with the Article 55 of the
UEFA Disciplinary Regulations (DR), disciplinary proceedings have been opened
following the UEFA Champions League round of 16 matches between Juventus
Football Club and Club Atletico 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 UEFA Control, Ethics and Disciplinary Body will deal
with this case at its next meeting on 21 March 2019,” a statement from UEFA
read on Monday.