Juventus chiefs: Cristiano Ronaldo must explain storming off pitch

Juventus' Cristiano Ronaldo reacts during their match against AC Milan at the Allianz Stadium, Turin, Italy on Sunday. [Reuters]

Cristiano Ronaldo’s angry reaction to being substituted in Juventus’ weekend win over AC Milan has not gone down well at all at the Serie A Champions.

After being taken off in the 55th minute of the 1-0 victory, Cristiano — who was also displeased at being replaced against Lokomotiv Moscow in midweek — walked straight down the tunnel and is reported to have left the Allianz Stadium before the final whistle. Speaking post-match, Juve coach Maurizio Sarri sought to explain the Portuguese’s anger, commenting: “He was upset because he’s not in good shape. He has a small injury to his knee.”