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Ancelotti refuses to judge Ronaldo's birthday party

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Madrid, Feb 13 (EFE).- Real Madrid Manager Carlo Ancelotti has chosen not to judge the behavior of Cristiano Ronaldo and other teammates who celebrated the forward's 30th birthday at a party held after a heavy defeat at the Vicente Calderon Stadium against city rivals Atletico Madrid last Saturday, and has defended the players' "sense of responsibility and professionalism".



"I have never assessed my players' private lives and I'm not going to start today. Everyone is entitled to do what they want", Ancelotti stated Friday in a press conference on the eve of their next league game.



"The problem is that some people may think that this affects the players' sense of responsibility and professionalism. Time and time again the players have demonstrated their sense of professionalism by winning and showing their commitment to this club. Everyone is entitled to a private life. The only thing I value is the players' level of professionalism and I have no doubt about this team. Everyo