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Angry Ronaldo protests his innocence

Real Madrid winger Cristiano Ronaldo has voiced his anger at the two-match ban he received for his dismissal in the 2-0 win over Malaga.

The Portuguese international was shown a straight red in the 70th minute of the Primera Division encounter after his swinging elbow caught Patrick Mtiliga in the face, leaving the Denmark defender with a broken nose.

Madrid have decided to appeal the decision and the hearing has been set for Thursday.

Ronaldo believes the ban is harsh.

"Obviously I don't like it," he told AS. "I think the punishment is excessive and I hope the appeals committee reduce it.

"I want to play every week and I'm angry.

"My intention was always to play. It was never my intention to deceive the referee. I just tried to get rid of the Malaga player marking me. I hit him and I asked for his forgiveness. I'm very sorry about his nose."

If Madrid are unsuccessful in their appeal, Ronaldo, who also scored both goals in the 2-0 victory, will miss Saturday's testing trip to fifth-placed Deportivo La Coruna as well as the home clash with Espanyol.

(Soccer365.com)

Posted by SoccerAdmin on January 27, 2010 04:11 PM

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LET RONALDO PLAY THEY ALWAYS TACKLE HE BECAUSE HES THE BEST

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