Ronaldo Gets Five-Match Ban For Shoving Referee
Photo: Manu Fernandez/ [object Object] After coming on as a second-half substitute in Real Madrid’s Spanish Super Cup match against Barcelona, Cristiano Ronaldo scored an incredible go-ahead goal in the 80th minute, picked up a yellow card for taking his shirt off during his signature celebration, and then a few minutes later got a second yellow for diving and was sent off. Then he pushed the referee, meriting the five-match suspension from the Spanish federation:
Real Madrid have an opportunity to appeal the suspension, but as it is, Ronaldo won’t be eligible to play domestically until Real Madrid’s Sept. 20 match against Real Betis. But even more embarrassing for Ronaldo was his attempt to clown Messi’s iconic El Clasico celebration from April during a completely meaningless Super Cup match.
He deserves to be suspended for that alone.
Father’s Day in Sports: Three Dads Making a Huge Impact
Manel Kape Calls for Title Shot – Will He Get It?
Brendan Sorsby Could Be Worth the Gamble for These NFL Teams
Three NHL Teams Ready to Make Major Offseason Moves
MLB Best Bets Today: Brewers and Mariners Lead Friday Card
- Best Super Bowl Bets to Make Before NFL Training Camps Begin
- Wednesday MLB Best Bets: Two Pitcher Props for June 17th
- MLB Best Bets Today: Two First Five Innings Plays For Tuesday’s Card
- MLB Best Bets: Rockies, Dodgers and Chase Burns Highlight Monday Picks
- 2027 NBA Championship Odds, Picks, and Sleepers
- Rockies vs. Athletics Sunday June 14 Betting Pick
- UFC Freedom 250 Best Bets: White House Fight Night Picks

