Cristiano Ronaldo likely to face three-match ban : Big news has come out from the world of football. Cristiano Ronaldo’s dream of playing in the World Cup may be shattered. Because, the red card received by Cristiano Ronaldo in the World Cup qualifying match in Dublin on Thursday has created a threat of ban from the first matches of the 2026 World Cup. Ronaldo was sent off in the second half of the match against Ireland for elbowing defender Dara O’Shea. Portugal lost the match 0-2 Ronaldo will not be available for the next match against Armenia on Sunday. A win in this match gives Portugal a chance to qualify for the 2026 World Cup, which will be jointly hosted by the US, Canada and Mexico.
FIFA rules require a ban of at least two matches for ‘serious misconduct’ and a ban of at least three matches for ‘violent conduct’. Ronaldo could face a three-match ban if his actions are deemed ‘violent’. This ban only applies to competitive matches; Not on practice matches.
Ronaldo elbowed O’Shea in the back with Ireland leading 2-0 at the Aviva Stadium. First the referee gave him a yellow card; But in the video review, this decision was changed and a red card was given. Ronaldo reacted to the hooting of the Ireland fans as he walked off the field by clapping his hands and giving two thumbs up. Ronaldo will turn 41 in February and is looking to play in his sixth World Cup. This incident has put a question mark on their dream.
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