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Opponents need to stop blaming referees for Juventus defeats – Nedved

Juventus vice-president Pavel Nedved has told the club’s Serie A opponents to stop blaming referees for their defeats against the Turin giants.

Juve further cemented their lead at the top of Italy’s top flight on Sunday with a 3-0 home win over Fiorentina, but it was not a victory without controversy.

The defending champions were awarded two penalties over the course of the match, one shortly before the break and another 10 minutes from time with the fixture still in the balance.

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Both were converted by Cristiano Ronaldo, bringing up his 50th goal for the club in 70 appearances, but it prompted an angry response from Viola president Rocco Commisso.