Cristiano Ronaldo’s surprisingly poor record when it comes to scoring free kicks has been put down to “bad luck” by Carlo Pinsoglio, with Juventus’ back-up goalkeeper eager to point out that the Portuguese superstar “scores them all the time” in training.
The five-time Ballon d’Or winner has stood over 72 set-pieces during his time with the Serie A title holders, but has found the back of the net with just one of those efforts.
Sporadic showings over a dead-ball have also been delivered in the colours of Manchester United, Real Madrid and Portugal, but Pinsoglio has been quick to defend a close friend from any criticism being aimed in his direction.