UCL: Ferdinand Reveals Why Ronaldo Cried After Receiving Red Card Against Valencia

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Former Manchester United defender, Rio Ferdinand, has revealed that his former team-mate, Cristiano Ronaldo was reduced to tears after he was shown a red card at the prospect of missing a return to Old Trafford.

Ronaldo was shown straight red card on his Champions League debut for Juventus on Wednesday.

It was after a clash with Valencia centre-back Jeison Murillo just before the 30-minute mark.

He appeared to have slightly pulled the Colombian’s hair.

Ferdinand played alongside the Portuguese superstar in the Premier League with United.

He gave an insight into his frustration at being dismissed

“I don’t know. I think it [the red card] is inconclusive really, it’s hard to see,” Ferdinand told BT Sport.

“I’m sure that Cristiano Ronaldo and Juventus will appeal that.

“I think the emotion you can see coming out here, I think he’s going back to Old Trafford – he’ll miss that game – he wants to play football, you can see that.”

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