Why Juventus' Ronaldo and Serie A players wore a red strip on their faces

Juventus' Cristiano Ronaldo gives the thumb-up sign as he sports a red sign on his face on the occasion of the day against violence on women, prior to a Serie A soccer match between Juventus and SPAL on November 24, 2018. (Photo | AP)

All those who watched the Italian league matches on Saturday could not fail to notice that all players wore a red streak on their face.

To support a campaign raising awareness on violence against women, Cristiano Ronaldo had a red mark on his face.