The five-time Ballon d'Or champion also requested to play Sunday's Serie A game on the substitute due to uncertainty about his career at Juventus.
In stoppage time, the Portuguese striker met with Federico Chiesa's cross and delivered a classic header past Marco Silvestri.
However, the 36-year-old Portuguese star was refused the victory after VAR interfered and decided that his shoulder was in an offside position.
📸 Cristiano Ronaldo's sister Elma Aveiro posted a picture of Ronaldo’s offside writing:
— CristianoXtra (@CristianoXtra_) August 23, 2021
‘Had you had my shoulder, you would have been onside. You need to replace the large size with medium,’ adding: ‘The robbery begins. pic.twitter.com/DVZzgAgFgY
“You should use medium instead of big.”
“We do not attempt to make tremendous news where none exist,” he said DAZN.
It was a choice reached in collaboration with the team. Therefore, he may not be in good health at the beginning of the season. The coach is attempting to use the best possible lineup at this time; for instance, Giorgio Chiellini is already on the side.
The changes were made in order to be as competitive as possible today. I can unequivocally state that Ronaldo shall stay with Juventus this summer.
Featured Image Credit: Elma dos Santos Aveiro's Instagram/Twitter/PA