"Cristiano Ronaldo may not play at the World Cup next summer, following Portugal's defeat to the Republic of Ireland. Ireland beat Ronaldo's side 2-0 in Dublin, in a World Cup 2026 qualifier, thanks to a brace from Troy Parrott in a night to forget for CR7, as he was sent off for the first time for Portugal for swinging an elbow at Dara O'Shea."
"That's just as well, because World Cup qualifying suspensions are carried into the tournaments proper: and though Ronaldo's red should only see the Al-Nassr striker miss one match, it may be upgraded due to violent conduct. FIFA's disciplinary code states that players could face an increased suspension of at least three matches or an appropriate period of time for assault, including elbowing, punching, kicking, biting, spitting or hitting an opponent."
Cristiano Ronaldo was sent off after swinging an elbow at Dara O'Shea during Portugal's 2-0 World Cup 2026 qualifying defeat to the Republic of Ireland in Dublin. Troy Parrott scored a brace as Ireland won the match. The sending off was Ronaldo's first red card for Portugal and leaves him suspended for the next fixture against Armenia in Porto. World Cup qualifying suspensions carry into the tournament, and the red card could be upgraded for violent conduct. FIFA's disciplinary code allows increased suspensions of at least three matches for assault, and the FIFA Disciplinary Committee will decide on the punishment.
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