Manchester United v Real Madrid: Uefa takes action
After a controversial red card and goals by Luka Modric and Cristiano Ronaldo helped Manchester United exit the Champions League at the hands of Real Madrid, manager Sir Alex Ferguson was too angry to take part in the post-match news conference.
Instead, it was Cuneyt Cakir, a Turkish referee, who seized the spotlight in this hotly anticipated Round of 16 showdown with a startling decision to send off Manchester United midfielder Nani in the 56th minute. The decision left United to play the
Instead, it was Cuneyt Cakir, a Turkish referee, who seized the spotlight in this hotly anticipated Round of 16 showdown with a startling decision to send off Manchester United midfielder Nani in the 56th minute. The decision left United to play the
Cuneyt Cakir's sending-off of the Portuguese winger divided opinion but proved the turning point as the Red Devils' tactical perfection was undermined, their treble hopes ended.
A controversial red card to Nani changed the Champions League tie between Manchester United and Real Madrid, with the latter progressing on the back of two second half goals.
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