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Cristiano Ronaldo responds to his five-match ban in an 'explosive' Instagram post

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  • He was suspended for five games for his push on the referee in the first leg.
  • Attempts to appeal to the decision fell on deaf ears.

Real Madrid talisman Cristiano Ronaldo was suspended for five games after pushing the referee during Super Cup first leg 3-1 win over rivals Barcelona.

The club attempted to appeal the decision but the Spanish Football Federation upheld the decision condemning the Portuguese to five games on the sidelines.

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