This archive report was first published on 11 November 2019.
Published on November 11, 2019, Juventus forward Cristiano Ronaldo reportedly left the Allianz Stadium before the final whistle of Juventus' 1-0 Serie A win over AC Milan on Sunday.
According to reports, Ronaldo was substituted for the second match in a week, this time by Paulo Dybala on 55 minutes. Dybala went on to score the winning goal 22 minutes later, securing Juventus' top spot in Serie A ahead of Inter Milan.
However, Ronaldo's early exit has raised eyebrows, with the 34-year-old striker looking glum as he left the pitch. He was seen directing some words at coach Maurizio Sarri before heading to the changing rooms.
"Disrespectful to his teammates? Like I said, I don't know," Sarri said in response to the allegations. "If it's true that he left before the end it is a problem to be resolved with his teammates."
Despite the controversy, Sarri praised Ronaldo's commitment to the team, stating that he should be thanked for making himself available despite not being in the best condition.
"In the last month he has had discomfort in his knee and this is a little problem for him," Sarri explained.
