"A Bola claim FIFA's disciplinary committee have already made their decision, and that is to hand the Al-Nassr striker a three-game ban, two of which are suspended."
"Players and officials shall be suspended for misconduct as specified below... at least three matches or an appropriate period of time for assault, including elbowing, punching, kicking, biting, spitting or hitting an opponent or a person other than a match official."
"Obviously, everybody has an opinion [on Ronaldo]. I always believed that the body retires the player. When I've seen Cristiano work, I'm convinced it's the brain that retires the footballer. His body follows his focus and mindset. He doesn't do it for anybody [else],"
Cristiano Ronaldo was sent off in a World Cup qualifier in Dublin for elbowing Republic of Ireland defender Dara O'Shea. FIFA's disciplinary code prescribes at least a three-match suspension for assault, including elbowing. A Bola reports FIFA's disciplinary committee imposed a three-game ban with two matches suspended, meaning Ronaldo missed Portugal's final qualifier against Armenia but will be eligible for Portugal's World Cup opener. Portugal secured qualification with a 9-1 win over Armenia. The 40-year-old recently visited the White House as part of a Saudi delegation. Roberto Martinez praised Ronaldo's focus and mindset as central to his longevity.
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