Portuguese superstar Cristiano Ronaldo missed chances to score on his Serie A debut as defending champions Juventus snatched a late 3-2 win against Chievo in a thrilling opening match of the 2018-2019 league season on Saturday. Ronaldo, 33, joined from Real Madrid last month in a deal worth 100 million euros ($114.5 million). Mario Mandzukic had a goal disallowed late in the game following an incident which floored Chievo goalkeeper Stefano Sorrentino who required medical assistance. The opening round of matches involving both Genoa teams were postponed because of the bridge collapse in the port city. Meanwhile, another big name arrival in Serie A, Carlo Ancelotti makes his debut as Napoli coach as last year’s runners-up take on Lazio in Rome later Saturday.

Source: Punch August 18, 2018 19:30 UTC