Cristiano Ronaldo charged by UEFA for obscene gesture mocking Diego Simeone

Cristiano Ronaldo charged by UEFA for obscene gesture mocking Diego Simeone

Uefa says its disciplinary panel will judge the charge of "improper conduct'' on Thursday (Friday NZT).

Simeone was fined €20,000 (NZ$33,000) by UEFA for making an obscene 'cojones' gesture after Atletico took the lead in a 2-0 win over Juventus in the first leg. Ronaldo's hat trick in the 3-0 win in the return leg in Turin last week sent Juventus to the quarterfinals.

Ronaldo celebrated at the final whistle by mimicking Simeone's gesture.