Champions League Gameweek 8
Juventus
Mar 12, 2019 8.00pm
3
0
HT : 1 0
FT
Atletico
  • Cristiano Ronaldo 27' goal
  • Cristiano Ronaldo 48' goal
  • Federico Bernardeschi 64' yellowcard
  • Cristiano Ronaldo 86' goal
  • yellowcard Juanfran 73'
  • yellowcard Jose Gimenez 86'
  • yellowcard Vitolo 90'

Cristiano Ronaldo hit with UEFA charge over Champions League goal celebration

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Cristiano Ronaldo hit with UEFA charge
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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.

Cristiano Ronaldo celebrates in front of Atletico fans
Cristiano Ronaldo celebrates in front of Atletico fans (Luca Bruno/AP)

"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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