No World Cup ban for Cristiano Ronaldo
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Cristiano Ronaldo is in danger of missing at least Portugal's opening match at next year's World Cup after being showing a red card in Thursday's 2-0 loss to the Republic of Ireland.
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Cristiano Ronaldo received the first card of his long and illustrious international career in Portugal’s 2-0 defeat to the Republic of Ireland – but how does his overall disciplinary record stack up against his great rival Lionel Messi?
Ronaldo was sent off for the first time in 226 senior-level caps with Portugal, much to the delight of the Irish fans.
Initially, Ronaldo only saw a yellow card, but then referee Glenn Nyberg decided on a dismissal after viewing the video footage. The TV images showed Portugal's superstar striking backward with his elbow, hitting opponent Scales on the back.
Cristiano Ronaldo’s frustrations with a referee during his match with Al-Nassr on Tuesday were taken out on a soccer ball at the end of the first half against Abha. Ronaldo, who was playing in the King Cup of Champions game in the Saudi Pro League ...