Juventus coach says they are “free citizens” after the attacker caused controversy for violating anti-Covid-19 restrictions
Team coach Juventus, Andrea Pirlo stressed that Cristiano Ronaldo “can do whatever he wants in his free time”, after the local press reported that the attacker traveled between the regions of Piedmont and Valle d’Aosta, despite the fact that there is a ban by government decree.
“Ronaldo had a day off, he can do whatever he wants in his free time. Outside the pitch we are free citizens and everyone has their responsibilities,” said the club’s coach in Turin.
Italian authorities are investigating a possible breach of anti-Covid-19 regulations by Lusitano, after traveling between regions to celebrate 27 years of his girlfriend Georgina Rodríguez.
Valle d’Aosta police confirmed to Reuters that a couple had been opened for a trip to the alpine town of Coeurmayeur. after being alerted by videos on social media in which both appear on a snowmobile celebrating Rodríguez. If it turns out that Ronaldo made the trip, the most likely result is a fine.
In October, the Juventus striker was involved in a public dispute with the Italian sports minister, after indirectly accusing the couple of lying about a possible violation of national health rules after giving positive results for Covid-19.
Vincenzo Spadafora pointed out that Ronaldo could have broken the rules by flying back to Italy, after a concentration with the Portuguese team and once he contracted the virus.