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Ronaldo may face Uefa probe

Manchester United's Cristiano Ronaldo may face a Uefa charge after his middle finger gesture to the Benfica supporters when substituted in the Champions league clash.

The 20-year-old used to play for Benfica's fierce rivals Sporting Lisbon and was taunted by the home support whenever he touched the ball during United's 2-1 defeat on Wednesday.

"We are aware of the incident but don't yet know if any action will be taken," a Uefa spokesman told the Sun.

"We will know more in a day's time.

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