Cristiano Ronaldo could face World Cup ban after red card
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Portugal captain Cristiano Ronaldo was sent off in his side's defeat against the Republic of Ireland but was it deserved?
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?
Cristiano Ronaldo faced boos and mockery in Dublin after his first red card for Portugal. The incident, reviewed by VAR, saw him sent off for striking an opponent. This could mean missing the 2026 World Cup opener.