Cristiano Ronaldo and Portugal still crying about red card
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Ronaldo risks ban at World Cup after red card for elbowing Ireland defender in qualifying game
Cristiano Ronaldo is at serious risk of being banned for the first game of the 2026 World Cup if Portugal qualifies as expected
PORTUGAL are reportedly set to appeal Cristiano Ronaldo’s World Cup ban following his red card against the Republic of Ireland. The Al-Nassr striker was given his marching orders after
Amid the possibility that the Ireland dismissal could see him miss the 2026 World Cup opener, the 40-year-old veteran set one unwanted record in the process.
In their last two World Cup qualifier matches, Portugal drew 2-2 with Hungary and lost 2-0 to Ireland, where Cristiano Ronaldo received a red card.
Portugal certainly will not have drawn up the finish to their 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifying campaign quite like this, entering the final match day against Armenia still needing to wrap up a spot at next summer's big dance.
While it has now spiraled into a high-stakes disciplinary battle, Martinez has revealed his nine-word reaction in the aftermath.