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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
Sterling was just put in.
55th minute
41 posted on 04/04/2018 1:03:26 PM PDT by Berlin_Freeper (Happy Nobama)
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To: Berlin_Freeper

Suarez takes a big bite out of Roma’s chances and makes it 4-1.


42 posted on 04/04/2018 1:31:47 PM PDT by dfwgator
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To: dfwgator

Roma took bigger bites out of Roma’s chances.


43 posted on 04/04/2018 1:36:58 PM PDT by Berlin_Freeper (Happy Nobama)
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To: dfwgator

Sterling gets yellow in 92nd minute.


44 posted on 04/04/2018 1:39:02 PM PDT by Berlin_Freeper (Happy Nobama)
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To: Berlin_Freeper

Did they ever. Two own goals, and two fat rebounds.


45 posted on 04/04/2018 1:39:27 PM PDT by dfwgator
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To: dfwgator

Pep got Klopped 3-0


46 posted on 04/04/2018 1:40:02 PM PDT by Berlin_Freeper (Happy Nobama)
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Maybe Everton has a shot at them this weekend, LOL, with probably most of the Liverpool players getting some rest.


47 posted on 04/04/2018 1:40:53 PM PDT by dfwgator
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To: dfwgator
New Everton stadium
48 posted on 04/04/2018 1:45:22 PM PDT by Berlin_Freeper (Happy Nobama)
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Saw that. Can’t wait for it to be built.


49 posted on 04/04/2018 1:50:22 PM PDT by dfwgator
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Back in the day, 50 years ago, Pelé was the man.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8QEmnP48PEc

Check it out at the 2:20 mark.
50 posted on 04/04/2018 5:27:23 PM PDT by dmcnash (Back off! I'm a Scientist.)
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Maradona good, Pelé better, George Best!


51 posted on 04/04/2018 5:33:12 PM PDT by dfwgator
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A few athletes in the world are just that good. Well done.

JoMa


52 posted on 04/05/2018 2:18:06 AM PDT by joma89
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To: bramps

No one is better...


53 posted on 04/05/2018 2:34:14 PM PDT by EEGator
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