Ronaldo charged over Champions League goal celebration

ByPA Sport

Published 18/03/2019 at 11:42 GMT

The Juventus forward appeared to mock the first-leg celebration for which Atletico Madrid manager Diego Simeone was fined.

Cristiano Ronaldo celebrates his hat-trick against Atletico Madrid

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Cristiano Ronaldo has been charged with improper conduct by UEFA after his goal celebration in Juventus’ Champions League win over Atletico Madrid.

The Portugal international was seen gesturing towards fans – mimicking Diego Simeone from the first leg after which the Atletico manager was fined £17,000 for an “obscene” celebration.

It came after Ronaldo converted a late penalty for his hat-trick and a 3-0 victory which sent the Serie A side through on aggregate.

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“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 March 12 in Italy,” said a UEFA statement.

“Charges against Juventus Football Club: Improper conduct of player Cristiano Ronaldo.”

The case will be by the UEFA control, ethics and disciplinary body on Thursday.

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