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Richard Garnett

'Muttering in Portuguese' - What Andros Townsend did to leave Cristiano Ronaldo furious during Everton clash

Andros Townsend has explained how his hopes of swapping shirts with Cristiano Ronaldo after Everton's draw with Manchester United last season almost came a cropper.

The Blues winger had managed to strike an on-field agreement at Old Trafford with the Portuguese legend to receive his jersey at the full-time whistle. Anthony Martial had given the Red Devils a first half lead but it was cancelled out after the break by Townsend himself.

However, his decision to celebrate the crucial equaliser with an impression of Ronaldo's celebration, earned him a frosty reception.

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