Ronaldo involved in angry bust-up with teammates after failing to score in win over Genoa

Ronaldo involved in angry bust-up with teammates after failing to score in win over Genoa

- Cristiano Ronaldo failed to score in Juventus 3-1 win over Genoa and the striker has reacted

- Reports claim the Portuguese was involved in an angry bust-up with some of his teammates

- The 36-year-old is still Serie A's topscorer with 27 goals and is in line to win the MVP award

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Cristiano Ronaldo was reportedly involved in a row with some of his teammates after Juventus recorded a 3-1 win over Genoa at the Allianz Stadium, Mirror.

The Serie A champions had three different scorers including Dejan Kulusevski, Alvaro Morata and Weston McKennie but Ronaldo could not find the back of the net.

And reports from Italy claim the Portuguese superstar was livid with his teammates for failing to pass the ball to him.

Ronaldo involved in angry bust-up with teammates after failing to score in win over Genoa
Ronaldo involved in angry bust-up with Juventus teammates after failing to score in 3-1 win over Genoa. Photo by Sportinfoto/DeFodi
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Italian outfit Gazzetta dello Sport claimed that the 36-year-old was not happy with his teammates' due to their selfishness in the game.

There was also a video clip showing Ronaldo's angry bust-up with Wojciech Szczesny and another incident showed CR7 his discontent by throwing his shirt on the floor after the final whistle.

It is understood that Ronaldo punched the wall when he arrived the dressing room and he showered in silence before leaving the stadium without taking to anyone.

Juve boss Andrea Pirlo confirmed Ronaldo's reaction for not being able to add to his 27 Serie A goals against Genoa.

"He was angry because he didn’t manage to score.
"It’s normal that someone like him always wants to improve. I don’t think he will be fined, it can happen to have moments of nervousness."

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Meanwhile, Legit.ng had earlier reported that a journalist attached to Juventus football club of Italy has leapt to the defence of Portuguese sensation Cristiano Ronaldo after the striker was seen flinging his shirt at full time.

Moments after the final whistle of the Serie A clash between Juventus and Genoa, Ronaldo who looked upset threw his shirt around the back post.

The Old Lady won the game 3-1 but Ronaldo was not on the score sheet, with many alleging the 36-year-old was upset he did not score.

Source: Legit.ng

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