14.11.2025 17:22
Cristiano Ronaldo received the first red card of his national team career in the match against Ireland. In the 61st minute of the match, Ronaldo elbowed O'Shea off the ball and initially received a yellow card, but after a VAR review, the card was changed to red. This marked the first red card of Ronaldo's national team career. Portugal, playing without Ronaldo, failed to score and left the field with a 2-0 defeat.
In the European Qualifiers for the World Cup, Portugal lost 2-0 away to Ireland, while Cristiano Ronaldo became the most talked-about name of the match.
RECEIVED A RED CARD
In the 61st minute of the match, Ronaldo elbowed O'Shea in an off-the-ball incident and initially received a yellow card from the referee. However, after the incident, a review alert came from the VAR room. After watching the footage on the monitor, the referee changed his decision and showed Ronaldo a direct red card.
RONALDO IN SHOCK, APPLAUDING RESPONSE FROM THE CROWD
The 39-year-old star, who was left in great shock after the decision, responded to the intense reaction from the stands with applause as he left the field. This red card marked the first red card of Ronaldo's international career.
THE FATE OF THE MATCH
Portugal, deprived of their star player, failed to score in the match and left the field with a 2-0 defeat. The penalty Ronaldo will receive and the matches he will miss are eagerly awaited.