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Ronaldo's Red Card Caps Portugal's 2-0 Loss to Ireland
11/14/2025
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- Cristiano Ronaldo (Portugal captain) was sent off in the 59th minute, his first international red, after a VAR review upgraded his yellow card for elbowing Dara O'Shea.
- Portugal lost 2-0 to Ireland, jeopardizing 2026 World Cup qualification.
- Troy Parrott's first-half brace gave Ireland the lead.
- Ronaldo could face a three-match ban, potentially sidelining him for the World Cup.
- Portugal now risks playoff qualification after dropping points in consecutive matches.
