Juventus star Emre Can in sexism storm as he questions Cristiano Ronaldo’s red card against Valencia
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EMRE CAN has sparked a sexism storm after slamming the decision the send off Cristiano Ronaldo against Valencia.
Juventus star Ronaldo was given a straight red card after appearing to pull the hair of defender Jeison Murillo following a slight coming together.
Emre Can has sparked a sexism storm in his defence of Cristiano RonaldoGetty Images - GettyFormer Liverpool midfielder Can, 24, blasted: “That’s supposed to be a red?
“I just heard that he said it was because of hair pulling. We’re not women, we’re playing football.
“If you’re giving that as a red card, you can be sent off for any foul.
“One hundred per cent, that is not a red card.”
Cristiano Ronaldo was reduced to tears as he was sent off against ValenciaGetty - Contributor Ronaldo appeared to grab Murillo’s hair and was given his marching ordersBT Sport Cristiano Ronaldo was involved in an incident with Jeison MurilloBT SportCan’s words were met with outrage on social media.
One user reminded him: “@JuventusFCWomen are champions of Italy.
“Can anyone tell Emre Can that sexism is disgusting, in football and elsewhere? Regards, 2018.”
Ronaldo’s sister also slammed the decision to send him off.
Katia Averio posted a picture of her brother, captioned: “Shame on football. Justice will be done. Want to destroy my brother. Shameful.”
Ronaldo was reduced to tears as ref Felix Brych gave him his marching orders in the 29th minute on his return to Spain at the Mestalla.
The Portugal superstar, 33, will serve at least a one-match ban, meaning he misses the clash at home to Young Boys on October 2.
Ex-Manchester United ace Ronaldo will discover next Thursday whether he will be ruled out of an emotional return to Old Trafford on October 23.
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