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Cristiano and Torres trade insults: "dickhead", "clown", "idiot..."

The two players had several run-ins during last night's Champions League semi-final, Torres attacked Cristiano for his gesture to the Calderón after Isco's goal
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Cristiano and Torres trade insults: "dickhead", "clown", "idiot..."

Cristiano Ronaldo and Fernando Torres squared up to hurl insults at each other on a handful of occasions during last night's Champions League semi-final. Tensions between the two players flared just after Isco's goal momments before half-time. Cristiano ran over to hug Isco and signalled to the home fans to be quiet.

Cristiano Ronaldo gestures to the home fans at the Calderón.
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Cristiano Ronaldo gestures to the home fans at the Calderón.Laurence GriffithsGetty Images

Torres launches tirade of insults at Cristiano

That gesture wound up the Atlético striker who took advantage of a break in play to take a potshot at the Real Madrid No.7. Torres squared up to Cristiano and was captured by TV cameras repeatedly calling him "clown" and "dickhead". The Atleti player barged into Cristiano 'accidentally-on purpose'  to which the Madrid ace laughed and was seen mouthing "Go home, idiot", according to Champions Total's lip-reading analyst.

Match official Cüneyt Çakir intervened and Cristiano walked away laughing to himself while Torres brought the incident to a close with one last insult. 

Fernando Torres applauds Atletico fans after the game.
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Fernando Torres applauds Atletico fans after the game.BallesterosEFE