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Juventus Loses €9.75M Claim Against Ronaldo, Faces Appeal

1/21/2026

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The Turin Labour Court ruled Juventus cannot reclaim €9.75 million paid to Cristiano Ronaldo during the COVID-19 pandemic.
It also ordered Juventus to pay €80,000 in legal costs.
Ronaldo had agreed to a salary reduction but said he was owed nearly €20 million in back pay.
Juventus plans to review the ruling for a potential appeal.

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The Turin Labour Court ruled Juventus cannot reclaim €9.75 million paid to Cristiano Ronaldo during the COVID-19 pandemic.
It also ordered Juventus to pay €80,000 in legal costs.
Ronaldo had agreed to a salary reduction but said he was owed nearly €20 million in back pay.
Juventus plans to review the ruling for a potential appeal.