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South Korean fans get $482 in court-ordered compensation after Ronaldo didn't play in friendly

February 5, 2020

The match organiser was ordered to compensate two fans after Cristiano Ronaldo didn't play in the match against a Korean League All Star team. (Source: Other)

A South Korean court has ordered a match organiser to compensate two fans after Cristiano Ronaldo didn't play in an advertised friendly.

Fans were told the Juventus star would play at least 45 minutes against a Korean League All Star team last July.

But when the Portuguese didn't come off the bench, fans were left outraged leading to the lawsuit.

Both supporters will receive $482 for "mental anguish" caused.

The lawyer at the centre of the case says he's representing a further 87 plaintiffs in relation to the match.

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