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10:33, 28-Sep-2018
Ronaldo gets one-game ban, available to face Man United in Champions League
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10:33, 01-Oct-2018
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Cristiano Ronaldo will be suspended for only one game after his dismissal in the Champions League, paving the way for his return for Juventus against his former club Manchester United, European soccer's governing body UEFA said on Thursday.
Ronaldo's Champions League debut for Juventus against Valencia lasted only 29 minutes before he was shown a straight red card for clashing with Jeison Murillo in a 2-0 win on September 19.
It was the first Champions League red card of Ronaldo's career and he faced the prospect of missing a return to Old Trafford if his ban was extended.
Referee Felix Brych gave a red card to Cristiano Ronaldo during the UEFA Champions League group H match between Valencia and Juventus, September 19, 2018. /VCG Photo
Referee Felix Brych gave a red card to Cristiano Ronaldo during the UEFA Champions League group H match between Valencia and Juventus, September 19, 2018. /VCG Photo
However, UEFA's Control, Ethics and Disciplinary Body (CEDB) decided the 33-year-old's punishment will not exceed a one-game suspension which means he will only be unavailable for next week's Group H clash at Swiss side Young Boys.
"The CEDB has decided to suspend the Juventus Football Club player Cristiano Ronaldo for one UEFA competition match for which he would be otherwise eligible," UEFA said.
Juventus will travel to Manchester City for their third group fixture on October 23.
Ronaldo played for United from 2003 to 2009 and helped them win Europe's elite club competition in 2008. He then moved to Real Madrid, winning two La Liga titles and four Champions League trophies in nine years.
Source(s): Reuters