Ronaldo scores as Juventus maintain perfect start

Cristiano Ronaldo scored a brilliant goal as Juventus maintained their 100% winning start by beating Udinese, BBC reports.

It comes during a week in which the Portugal forward “firmly” denied rape allegations.

Rodrigo Bentancur had headed in the opener for Serie A champions Juve, while Antonin Barak struck the foot of the post for the home side.

Udinese goalkeeper Simone Scuffet made a series of saves, the best of which was to keep out Joao Cancelo’s effort.