Ronaldo lost his cool as Portugal tried to mount a comeback against Ireland on Thursday. The five-time Ballon d’Or winner let frustration get the better of him and elbowed a defender in the back, earning a red card that forced Portugal to play the final 30 minutes of the match with 10 men.

Cristiano Ronaldo has sent a message of support to his Portugal team-mates ahead of their meeting with Armenia. The Selecao currently top Group F ahead of the final round of World Cup qualification games but defeat to Ireland on Thursday means they need to win to book their trip stateside next summer.

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.

Troy Parrott’s last-minute winner against Hungary gave Ireland a thrilling comeback win in Budapest to book its spot in World Cup qualifying playoff.

Troy Parrott seals hat trick with a 96th-minute winner in dramatic fashion to send Ireland to the 2026 World Cup playoffs and knock Hungary out.