Ronaldo, the new scandal

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By: Nicolas Gerbault

Ronaldo, the new scandal

Cristiano Ronaldo did not score for Portugal against Slovakia on Friday evening. He especially escaped a red card after hitting the opposing goalkeeper in the head!

More fear than harm for Martin Dubravka, certainly, but Cristiano Ronaldo hit the Slovakia goalkeeper head-on during Portugal’s victory in Bratislava (0-1), Friday evening, in the Euro 2024 qualifiers. Bruno Fernandes scored the only goal of the game before half-time (43rd), for a 5th victory in as many matches for the Portuguese Seleçao.

On a cross from Bernardo Silva, “CR7” then missed his recovery and threw both feet forward at Dubravka, sending his crampons squarely into the Newcastle player’s head. Miraculously, the match referee only showed him a yellow card and the video referee did not reverse this decision (62nd). Ronaldo will nevertheless miss the next meeting against Luxembourg on Monday, which will probably be synonymous with qualification.

Vitinha started on the Portuguese side, while his PSG teammates Danilo Pereira and Gonçalo Ramos did not come into play. Opposite, Milan Skriniar led Slovakia, who recorded their first defeat of the qualifiers and will try to consolidate their 2nd place against Liechtenstein .

Nicolas Gerbault

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Nicolas Gerbault

Nicolas Gerbault is a passionate and knowledgeable football enthusiast with a special focus on French football. Born and raised in France, Nicolas discovered his love for the beautiful game at a young age and developed a deep understanding of the ins and outs of "Le Championnat." His French roots and extensive experience in football journalism have made him an invaluable asset to the French Football Weekly team. As an author for the website, his expertise includes not only in-depth analysis of Ligue 1 and Ligue 2 matches but also insightful profiles of up-and-coming talents, detailed transfer news, and engaging coverage of the French national team. His captivating writing style and undeniable passion for the game have earned him a loyal following among our readers. When he's not crafting engaging articles for French Football Weekly, Nicolas enjoys attending live matches whenever he can, exploring football culture in various French cities, and engaging in spirited debates with fellow fans.