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How Cristiano Ronaldo's brilliant goal brought Juventus fans to their feet
ESPN ^ | April 4, 2018 | Nick Miller ESPN FC

Posted on 04/04/2018 8:50:48 AM PDT by dfwgator

TURIN, Italy -- It wasn't just a few disgruntled Juventus fans who stood.

Sometimes when opposition fans ostentatiously laud an opponent, it can be something of a half-hearted protest against their own underperforming team, less celebrating genius than demanding why their players can't do something like that.

But not this time. This time, they all seemed to get up. Around the Allianz Stadium, Juventus fans rose to their feet and applauded, many for at least one minute. It was as if they didn't have a choice and were compelled against their will to recognise what they had just seen.

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TOPICS: Sports
KEYWORDS: ronaldo; soccer
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To: Berlin_Freeper

http://www.skysports.com/football/portugal-vs-egypt/386985


21 posted on 04/04/2018 12:04:27 PM PDT by Berlin_Freeper (Happy Nobama)
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To: Berlin_Freeper

Well well well!


22 posted on 04/04/2018 12:06:22 PM PDT by dfwgator
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To: dfwgator

Chamberlain scored a goal 2-0


23 posted on 04/04/2018 12:07:29 PM PDT by Berlin_Freeper (Happy Nobama)
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To: Berlin_Freeper

Klopp is Pep’s Kryptonite.


24 posted on 04/04/2018 12:07:48 PM PDT by dfwgator
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To: bramps

The opposing defender didn’t raise too much of a stink (and they usually will for even the most innocuous instances of this), so maybe they weren’t as close as the TV angle suggested.


25 posted on 04/04/2018 12:12:47 PM PDT by safeasthebanks ("The most rewarding part, was when he gave me my money!" - Dr. Nick)
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To: Berlin_Freeper

Pep’s going to be asked a lot why he didn’t start Sterling.


26 posted on 04/04/2018 12:13:45 PM PDT by dfwgator
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To: dfwgator

Brilliant! I never could master that kick.


27 posted on 04/04/2018 12:15:27 PM PDT by al_c (LIBERAL - Laughable Iconsiderate Blaming Entitled Ranting Anti-christian Loudmouth)
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To: Berlin_Freeper

That’s 3.


28 posted on 04/04/2018 12:16:23 PM PDT by dfwgator
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To: Berlin_Freeper

3-0 in 30 minutes.


29 posted on 04/04/2018 12:18:41 PM PDT by Berlin_Freeper (Happy Nobama)
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To: dfwgator

I’ll watch Messi now.


30 posted on 04/04/2018 12:19:54 PM PDT by Berlin_Freeper (Happy Nobama)
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To: Berlin_Freeper

All City needs is a goal to be back in it, but they look bad.


31 posted on 04/04/2018 12:21:22 PM PDT by dfwgator
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To: Berlin_Freeper

Great shot!!


32 posted on 04/04/2018 12:21:55 PM PDT by LuvFreeRepublic ( #MAGA)
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To: Berlin_Freeper

Nice own goal BAR 1-0 ROM


33 posted on 04/04/2018 12:23:33 PM PDT by Berlin_Freeper (Happy Nobama)
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To: Berlin_Freeper

Nice goal for Roma.....too bad it was into their own goal.


34 posted on 04/04/2018 12:23:58 PM PDT by dfwgator
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Another own goal?!
2-0


35 posted on 04/04/2018 12:55:59 PM PDT by Berlin_Freeper (Happy Nobama)
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With 2 own goals I think Messi beats Ronaldo this round - LOL!


36 posted on 04/04/2018 12:58:10 PM PDT by Berlin_Freeper (Happy Nobama)
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To: Berlin_Freeper

No own goal this time...3-0!


37 posted on 04/04/2018 12:59:10 PM PDT by dfwgator
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To: Berlin_Freeper

Mr. Shakira, gets an easy one.


38 posted on 04/04/2018 1:00:00 PM PDT by dfwgator
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To: dfwgator

I was glad to hear they got back together.


39 posted on 04/04/2018 1:01:17 PM PDT by Berlin_Freeper (Happy Nobama)
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To: dfwgator

Sterling was just put in.


40 posted on 04/04/2018 1:02:45 PM PDT by Berlin_Freeper (Happy Nobama)
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