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DIEGO SIMEONE refused to be offended by Cristiano Ronaldo's celebration in the Champions League last night. Ronaldo, 34, scored his eighth European hat-trick as he led Juventus to a stunning comeback to beat Atletico Madrid 3-2 on aggregate. The Portuguese legend celebrated by grabbing his crotch - just as Simeone had done in the first leg. Hot-headed Simeone claimed the celebration was used last month to demonstrate that his side showed "cojones" in their 2-0 victory. But after Ronaldo gave the Argentine a taste of his own medicine, the Atleti boss believes his side's long-term nemesis was simply doing the same. Simeone said: "I’m sure Cristiano made the gesture with the same intention I did, with his people."He will have seen how I did it at the Wanda Metropolitano and, like me, was trying to show his character. "Cristiano is one of the best in the world and it's normal that he can appear as he appeared." Ronaldo scored two headers at the Allianz Stadium to level the tie … [Read more...] about Diego Simeone downplays Cristiano Ronaldo’s trolling and says he’s not offended

CRISTIANO RONALDO has escaped a Champions League ban over his "cojones" celebration where he mocked Atletico Madrid boss Diego Simeone. The Juventus striker has been fined £17,000 by Uefa over the X-rated gesture which he made after completing his hat-trick against the Spanish side. The 34-year-old has been charged with improper conduct by Uefa, but is free to face Ajax in the quarter-finals. Ronaldo handed Simeone a taste of his own medicine after the Argentinian performed the same celebration during Atletico's 2-0 win in the first leg. Speaking of the gesture, the former Inter Milan midfielder - who was also fined over the celebration -  said it was to "show our fans we have cojones." But it was Ronaldo who would have the last laugh after his treble knocked Atletico out in the return fixture.And the ex-Manchester United forward hailed his side's victory, as he said: "It was meant to be a special night and it was, not just for my goals but for the attitude we showed. "That … [Read more...] about Cristiano Ronaldo escapes ban for ‘cojones’ celebration with Juventus star fined £17k by Uefa

CRISTIANO RONALDO is a popular figure within the Juventus dressing room and does not boast about his superstar status, according to teammate Emre Can. The five-time Ballon d'Or winner joined moved to the Allianz Stadium last summer for £88million from Real Madrid. Ronaldo has not struggled to replicate his form from his spell in Spain, scoring 24 goals in all competitions. Bianconeri are on course to retain their Serie A title - they have a 15 point-lead with 10 games left - and face Ajax in the Champions League quarter-finals. Max Allegri's side are not without big names; their squad is graced by the likes of Giorgio Chiellini and Paulo Dybala. But the Portugal international is now the stand-out figure in Turin - but he does not allow that tag to get to his head.Speaking to Sport Bild, midfielder Can, who also arrived last summer said: "I can say that Cristiano is a very calm guy, he has his feet on the ground and he does not exhibit a star status, he impressed me a lot. "[He] is … [Read more...] about Cristiano Ronaldo doesn’t boast and has perfect manners reveals shocked Juventus team-mate Emre Can

CRISTIANO RONALDO risks a Champions League ban after being charged by Uefa for his “cojones” goal celebration against Atletico Madrid. The former Real Madrid star, 34, posed directly in front of the travelling Spanish fans after completing the hat-trick that knocked out Diego Simeone’s side. Ronaldo’s offensive gesture appeared a direct answer to Simeone’s own extravagant reaction to Atletico’s second goal in the first leg. And Uefa have now confirmed that Ronaldo has been charged with “improper conduct” for breaches two aspects of disciplinary rules. Ronaldo is accused of “insulting conduct” which “violates the basic rules of decent conduct” and bringing football into disrepute. The minimum sanction will be a heavy fine for the Portuguese ace.Cristiano Ronaldo mocks Diego Simeone dance during post match celebration after Juventus win Most read in footballSISTER ACT Ballon d'Or second Van Dijk replies to Ronaldo … [Read more...] about Cristiano Ronaldo faces Champions League ban for ‘cojones’ celebration mocking Atletico boss Diego Simeone

After winning the coveted Ballon d'Or award as the world's best female soccer player earlier in the week, U.S. women's national team captain Megan Rapinoe is now calling on male superstars Cristiano Ronaldo, Lionel Messi and Zlatan Ibrahimovic to speak out against the sport's systemic problems, such as racism and sexism. 'I want to shout: "Cristiano, Lionel, Zlatan, help me!"' the 34-year-old Rapinoe told France Football. 'These big stars do not engage in anything when there are so many problems in men's football. 'Do they fear losing everything? They believe that, but it is not true. Who will erase Messi or Ronaldo from world football history for a statement against racism or sexism?' Rapinoe accepted her Ballon d'Or award via satellite from at Paris' Theatre du Chatelet After winning the coveted Ballon d'Or award as the world's best female soccer player earlier in the week, U.S. women's national team captain Megan Rapinoe is now calling on male superstars Cristiano Ronaldo (left), … [Read more...] about Ballon d’Or winner and US women’s soccer captain Megan Rapinoe calls on Cristiano Ronaldo, Lionel Messi and Zlatan Ibrahimovic to speak out against racism and sexism, saying they ‘don’t engage in anything’