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From the BBC News Desk
Man Utd boss Sir Alex Ferguson orders Cristiano Ronaldo to stop reacting to provocation after his red card at Pompey.
The Portugal winger, 20, was sent off for appearing to headbutt Richard Hughes in United's draw at Portsmouth.
Ferguson said: "Cristiano is responsible for falling into the trap of intimidation, which has happened to him a few times.
"I've seen the replay and there's nothing conclusive, my take is that he was provoked and he has fallen for it."
Ronaldo will miss three games, the standard ban for violent conduct, including Saturday's derby game with Manchester City.
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Man Utd boss Sir Alex Ferguson orders Cristiano Ronaldo to stop reacting to provocation after his red card at Pompey.
The Portugal winger, 20, was sent off for appearing to headbutt Richard Hughes in United's draw at Portsmouth.
Ferguson said: "Cristiano is responsible for falling into the trap of intimidation, which has happened to him a few times.
"I've seen the replay and there's nothing conclusive, my take is that he was provoked and he has fallen for it."
Ronaldo will miss three games, the standard ban for violent conduct, including Saturday's derby game with Manchester City.
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