What Cristiano Ronaldo told Gonzalo Higuain after the furious AC Milan striker was sent off against Juventus
Juve maintained their unbeaten start to the season beating Milan at the San Siro with Ronaldo bagging his ninth goal for the Serie A champions
GONZALO HIGUAIN suffered a nightmare as AC Milan slumped to defeat against Juventus.
The striker missed a penalty and was sent off against his parent club, then angrily clashed with Cristiano Ronaldo while both sets of players tried to calm down the frustrated attacker.
Higuain, 30, was hoping to link up with Ronaldo in Turin, but was sent out on loan at the San Siro to make way for the 33-year-old in the summer.
And after cooling off for a day, the striker has taken to social media to apologise for his antics.
He said to his three million Instagram followers: "I want to apologise to everyone for the behaviour yesterday, my companions at the company (AC Milan) and the fans."
And despite bearing the brunt of the forward’s frustration when he saw red, Ronaldo revealed what he said to the Argentine as he left the pitch.
Ronaldo told Sky Sports Italia: “I told him to calm down, as he risked an even heavier ban.
“He didn't do much, he was irritable at losing the game, that's understandable and I hope he is not punished too severely.”
“I am very happy, especially for the team, because playing away to Milan is always very difficult.
“Winning 2-0 at San Siro is no mean feat. It was important to win because Napoli beat Genoa last night and we had to keep our distance.'
However, Milan boss Gennaro Gattuso was not on board with Ronaldo’s sentiment.
Gattuso blasted: “I do hope Pipita (Higuain) apologises to the referee for his attitude.
“He needs to learn to control himself more.
“I saw how much pressure he felt on his shoulders, taking a penalty against his old club, anyone who has played football knows that emotions can get to you in these situations.”
However, the striker has taken to social media to apologise for his antics.
He said on Instagram: "I want to apologize to everyone for the behaviour yesterday, my companions at the company (AC Milan) and the fans.
Mario Mandzukic and Ronaldo were on target for the champions were remain undefeated this season, winning 11 and drawing one of their 12 Serie A games.
The champions are already six points clear at the top of the table ahead of Napoli who won 2-1 at Genoa.