Cristiano Ronaldo’s sister blasts VAR decision after Juventus goal disallowed

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Cristiano Ronaldo's sister has blasted the VAR decision that denied Juventus victory in their opening match of the new Serie A season on Sunday.

Ronaldo came off the bench in the 2-2 draw away to Udinese, before heading what he thought was the winning goal during stoppage time.

However, the Portuguese forward's goal was disallowed for offside following a VAR check and he was booked by the referee for removing his shirt in celebration.

Reports have suggested Ronaldo requested to start the match on the bench as rumours surrounding his Juventus future persist as he enters the final year of his contract.

Ronaldo's sister Elma dos Santos Aveiro took to her Instagram story to vent her frustration at the decision as she wrote "Had you had my shoulder, you would have been onside.

"You need to replace the large size with medium. The robbery begins," she fumed to her 475,000 followers.

She posted these comments alongside an image of the offside call with the lines added for the VAR decision and a picture of Ronaldo frustrated by the outcome.

Ronaldo was introduced in the second half, replacing Alvaro Morata as Juventus let a two-goal lead slip away to Udinese.

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First half goals from Paulo Dybala and Juan Cuadrado had put Max Allegri's side into a commanding lead at the interval before goals from a pair of former Watford players pegged them back.

A penalty from Roberto Pereyra and a goal from Gerard Deulofeu pegged back the Old Lady before Ronaldo's late header was chalked off.

Ronaldo's absence from the starting line-up had already caused headlines after it was reported he was left out at his own request with his future in Turin in question.

The 34-year-old's contract expires at the end of this season and it reports in Italy last week suggested he had been offered to Manchester City for £25million by his agent Jorge Mendes.

However, Juventus vice-president Pavel Nedved has insisted Ronaldo is going nowhere, telling DAZN after the match that "We mustn't try to create sensational stories where there aren't any.

"It was a decision shared with the player. At the start of the season, naturally he is not at top fitness. The coach is trying to use the best line-up at this moment, for example Giorgio Chiellini is also on the bench.

"The decisions were made to be most competitive today. I can absolutely confirm Ronaldo will remain at Juventus this season."

Juve sit in eighth position in Serie A after the opening round of fixtures and will now look to their next fixture, a home match against Empoli on Saturday.

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