"Cristiano Ronaldo could miss the first two games of next year's World Cup following his red card against the Republic of Ireland last night. The Portugal star was sent off just after the hour mark for an elbow on home defender Dara O'Shea as Roberto Martinez's side went down to a shock 2-0 defeat in Dublin. The setback means Portugal missed the chance to qualify last night and must now beat Armenia on Sunday to guarantee themselves a place in the United States, Canada and Mexico next summer."
"If Portugal do qualify automatically then Ronaldo is set to miss the first two games at the finals. Fifa's disciplinary code, chapter two, Article 14(i) states: "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"."
Cristiano Ronaldo was sent off in Dublin after elbowing Republic of Ireland defender Dara O'Shea just after the hour mark, contributing to Portugal's unexpected 2-0 defeat. The result denied Portugal an immediate place at next summer's World Cup, leaving them needing a win against Armenia to qualify automatically. FIFA disciplinary rules classify assault, including elbowing, as punishable by at least a multi-match suspension; Ronaldo would miss the Armenia match and the next two competitive fixtures, which would be World Cup games if Portugal secure qualification. If Portugal enter play-offs, the suspension would be served there instead.
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