Juventus close on ninth straight title as Cristiano Ronaldo double defeats Lazio
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Juventus are on the verge of sealing their ninth successive Serie A title after Cristiano Ronaldo scored twice to earn a 2-1 win over Lazio at the Allianz Stadium.
After a goalless first half, Ronaldo won a penalty in the 51st minute when his shot struck the Lazio defender Bastos on the elbow. The referee initially awarded a free kick but pointed to the spot after a long VAR review. Ronaldo’s effort squirmed in under Thomas Strakosha’s hand to put the hosts in front. Continue reading...