Sports

C Ronaldo facing ban after first red card in 22 years

News Update

Portugal and Al-Nassr striker, Cristiano Ronaldo is at risk of missing the start of the 2026 World Cup after his red card against Ireland on Thursday.

The former Real Madrid star was sent off after elbowing Dara O’Shea, with his dismissal confirmed after a VAR check.

Ronaldo’s team-mates were unable to launch a comeback at the Aviva Stadium after Troy Parrott’s first-half brace put Ireland in control.

Portugal are still in pole position to qualify from Group F, but now things are a little more complicated. Victory at home against Armenia will seal their qualification.

Ronaldo’s fate will hinge on the length of his ban. Were he to receive a ban of more than one game, it could carry through to the group stage of the World Cup proper.

MESSAGE us @ https://Wa.me/+2348072633727 for business relationship, Advert, PR, Publicity, Awareness, Interviews, Feature Stories, Press Release/Statement and so on…

For example, if Portugal qualify automatically and Ronaldo gets a two-game ban, he would miss the Armenia qualifier and the World Cup opener. If he gets a two-game ban and Portugal slips up against Armenia, he would miss the first leg of a play-off.

VAM News

Recent Posts

Osun Guber: Defections no threat to APC victory – says Oyintiloye

A chieftain of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Osun State, Hon. Olatunbosun Oyintiloye, has…

3 hours ago

Adeleke Urges Osun Residents to Ignore Election Rigging Rumours, Vows Free and Fair Poll

Governor Ademola Adeleke has tasked Osun residents and indigenes to ignore rumours and scaremongering about…

6 hours ago

False Kidnap Alarm Sparks Attack on Motorcyclist in Ondo

A commercial motorcyclist in Ore, Odigbo Local Government Area of Ondo State, was brutally attacked…

12 hours ago

Adelabu’s Sister, twin sons rescued

Operatives of the Nigeria Police Force have rescued Mrs. Olaide Busayo Adegoke John-Paul and her…

1 day ago

FULL LIST: What Abductors In Oyo Are Demanding Before Releasing Pupils, Teachers

THE Muslim community in Oyo State has rejected the Sharia-related demands allegedly issued by terrorists…

1 day ago

3,000 Canvassers Inaugurated in Obokun as Osun APC rallies campaign for Oyebamiji

OSUN: The Obokun Local Government chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC) has inaugurated no…

1 day ago