Cristiano Ronaldo and the Seleçao experienced a real nightmare on Thursday in Ireland. While he had the opportunity to validate his ticket for the World Cup, Portugal completely missed and were beaten 2-0. He will have to beat Armenia on Sunday to qualify.
Portugal will play without its captain, Cristiano Ronaldo. Consequence of his exclusion in the second half. With Ireland already leading 2-0, the former Madrilenian was guilty of a nasty elbow to Dara O’Shea’s face. And if the referee initially gave him a simple yellow card, viewing the images prompted him to give him a direct red.
The release of CR7 was stormy, with the five-time Ballon d’Or winner not hesitating to upset the Irish public. He also took the opportunity to slip a few words into the ear of Heimir Hallgrimsson, the Irish coach. “Ronaldo congratulated me for putting pressure on the referee,” said the Icelandic coach, adding: “It was his action that resulted in the red card, it had nothing to do with me. Unless I destabilized him. »
Cristiano Ronaldo suspended for several matches?
This exclusion could have serious consequences for Cristiano Ronaldo. Automatically suspended for the reception of Armenia on Sunday, the Portuguese striker could also miss the start of the World Cup if Portugal validates its ticket.
Only official matches are concerned, if Cristiano Ronaldo received a two-match suspension, he would therefore be suspended for the Seleçao’s first match at the World Cup. If the disciplinary committee had a heavy hand and imposed three suspension matches, it would be the first two matches that the native of Funchal would miss.
