Pirlo addresses rumours of Ronaldo’s exit from Juventus

Juventus manager, Andrea Pirlo, has dismissed rumours Cristiano Ronaldo will leave the club following their Champions League defeat to Porto.

Sergio Oliveira’s 115th-minute goal slipped through Ronaldo’s legs to send Porto through on away goals.

Despite being heavily criticized for turning his back in the defensive wall for the goal, Pirlo insists Ronaldo has “demonstrated his value to Juventus”.

Pirlo said: “It’s normal that he’s disappointed by what happened the other night, like the rest of the team.

“It’s normal to have rumours. He’s the most important figure in football and he’s always being talked about. But let’s remind ourselves that he’s always done well, scoring around 90 goals for Juventus, and has demonstrated his value.

“Failing to score in a match can happen, just like it can happen to others. But more of an uproar is made about him.”