Cristiano Ronaldo was shown a red card during the match between the national teams of Ireland and Portugal for striking an opponent with his elbow. Initially, he was penalized with a yellow card, but after intervention by the VAR system, the punishment was upgraded to a red card.
Videos circulating on social media appear to show the 40-year-old footballer making a derogatory gesture towards one of the opposing players, implying they should stop crying. Shortly afterward, Ronaldo was sent off the field after receiving the red card.
The Portuguese national team suffered a 2–0 defeat against Ireland on the road, losing the chance to secure early qualification for the 2026 World Cup. Portugal must now either defeat Armenia without Ronaldo or hope that another match in their group, scheduled for November 16, ends in a favorable result for them.
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