C. RONALDO CHARGED FOR HIS CELEBRATION AGAINST ATHLETICO MADRID

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Joseph Omoniyi

Juventus star man, Cristiano Ronaldo has been charged by UEFA for imitating Diego Simeone’s celebration during Juventus’ win over Atletico Madrid.

The Portuguese celebrated his third goal by grabbing his crotch in front of his colleagues, same gesture the Athletico Madrid manager had made after Jimnez’ goal in the first leg in Madrid.

Simeone had however escaped a ban for his gesture, but was fined €20,000 after he explained that he was just demonstrating that his team selection “took balls”.

A statement from UEFA read: “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 match 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.”

Juventus have been drawn against Ajax in the quarterfinals, with the first leg taking place in Amsterdam on April 10