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Ronaldo Penalized for Stripping During Match

How Gay Slurs Toward Cristiano Ronaldo Speak Millions About Sports Homophobia
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Cristiano Ronaldo's gay fans surely appreciated when the Real Madrid player ripped off his shirt and screamed after scoring a goal ... but the referees weren't as taken with the striptease. Ronaldo was penalized for the move, even though Real Madrid still managed to win the game against Almeria 4-2.

"I'm human and I made a mistake," Ronaldo said after the game. "I have my flaws too, but I am a professional who doesn't like to miss or lose."

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