Laser beam: Club fined
20/03/2008 19:16  - (SA)  

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United have goals in mind Laser used to target Ronaldo? Ronaldo laser incident probe

Nyon, Switzerland - Uefa fined French champion Lyon $5 000 on Thursday because a fan aimed a laser pen at Manchester United player Cristiano Ronaldo during a match.

Television replays showed a circle of bright, green light shining on the Portugal international during the first half of United's Champions League game at Stade Gerland on Feb 20.

The fine was imposed for "incidents of an unsporting nature," Uefa said in a statement.

Manchester United staff reported the laser pen being directed from the stands before and during the match.

A Uefa delegate and the match referee submitted files to the European governing body's control and disciplinary committee, which gave its verdict Thursday.

There was no suggestion Ronaldo's health could have been affected.

The match ended in a 1-1 draw. Ronaldo scored the only goal in the second leg at Old Trafford as United advanced in the competition.

- AP

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