Foreign media reported that the referee has given a red card to world-famous Portuguese football player Cristiano Ronaldo and removed him from the match in the match against Ireland in the European Cup qualifying tournament.
Due to an undisciplined act he committed during that match.
Foreign media reported that it was the first time that Cristiano Ronaldo was given a red card in an international football field.
The match between Ireland and Portugal under the European Cup qualifying tournament was held in Dublin, Ireland yesterday.
In the 61st minute of this match, Cristiano Ronaldo elbowed an Irish player in the Irish penalty area, which led to him being issued a red card.
It is an undisciplined act according to football laws and the referee had first given Ronaldo a yellow card. However, after consulting the television referee, Ronaldo was given a red card, and Ronaldo had to leave the match.
According to international football laws, Ronaldo is banned from playing another 3 matches due to the red card he received.
Accordingly, Portugal is scheduled to play in one more World Cup qualifying match and if Portugal qualifies directly for the 2026 Football World Cup, he is at risk of missing the first two matches of the preliminary round of the Football World Cup.
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