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Cristiano Ronaldo avoids red card after kicking Liverpool player: Funniest memes and reactions

In an attempt to regain possession, Manchester United's Ronaldo tripped Curtis Jones of Liverpool, then continued to kick him as he layon the ground. Check out how people have reacted to the incident.

Cristiano Ronaldo of Manchester United (right) interacts with referee Anthony Taylor (left)
© haun Botterill/Getty ImagesCristiano Ronaldo of Manchester United (right) interacts with referee Anthony Taylor (left)

Manchester Unitedhave suffered a difficult and shocking 5-0 defeat to arch-rivals Liverpool,at home at the Old Trafford Stadium in theninth round of the2021-22 Premier League season. Things could have goneeven worse for the Red Devils, as starCristiano Ronaldo controversially avoided being sent offin the first half of the eternal derbyafter he angrily attacked the Reds’ midfielder, Curtis Jones.

After Jurgen Klopp’s side took a 3-0 lead before the break, the frustrated Portuguese international powered a shot towardsAlison’s goal, but the ball bounced back to Jones. In an attempt to regain possession, Ronaldo tripped the away player, then continued to kick him as he layon the pitch.

As a result of this, Andy Robertson and Virgil Van Dijk, who reacted sharply, approachedthe United forward quickly and clashed with himbefore being pushed away by Bruno Fernandes. According to the rules, English referee Anthony Taylor could have awarded the 36-year-old veteran a direct red cardfor violent behavior, but instead, he chose to showhim only a yellow card.

Cristiano Ronaldo doesn’t get sent off after goingwild onCurtis Jones:Funniest memes and reactions

Many fans of both clubs, and soccer in general, took to social media toshare their reactions to the incident. So let’s take a look at some of the funniest memes and reactions.

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