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Juventus forward Cristiano Ronaldo has escaped a ban for grabbing his crotch in celebration during his side’s 3-0 second-leg victory over Atletico Madrid in the Champions League round of 16 but did receive a €20,000 fine.

Organizers of the tournament – which brings together some of Europe’s top teams in a series of pre-season friendlies around the world – have reportedly ensured that Juventus’ games are played in Asia, rather than the US, where they appeared three times last summer.

Cristiano Ronaldo’s memorable hat-trick against Atletico Madrid not only sealed Juventus’ place in the Champions League quarter-finals but also earned his former club Real Madrid a whopping £540,000.