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Juventus coach Allegri dismisses Ronaldo ban threat after 'cojones' taunt

Juventus coach Max Allegri doesn't expect Cristiano Ronaldo to be hit by a UEFA ban for last week's lewd celebration.

Ronaldo mimicked Atletico Madrid coach Diego Simeone after their stunning Champions League win.

“Absolutely not," shrugged Allegri. “I think everyone celebrated their own way on the field and in the stands. I saw nothing strange, just a celebration. There won't be a ban.

“I left Ronaldo at home this weekend (against Genoa) because he has played a lot, has the two Portugal games coming up, and it would've been risky to keep playing him every few days.

“We have five wins left to be sure of the Scudetto, as Napoli could still in theory reach 90 points. We dropped the ball against Genoa in Turin and were held to a draw, but we need to take it one game at a time."

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