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Cristiano Ronaldo is expected to enjoy the 2026 World Cup in North Korea and the U.S.
On the 15th (Korea Standard Time), the BBC said, `According to the principle, Ronaldo will not be able to play in three games, but he can only be suspended for two games.' In this case, Ronaldo will miss only the first group match. If FIFA does not take any disciplinary action, there is no problem in participating in the World Cup finals.
Portugal lost 0-2 in the away game of Group F of the 2026 North-China World Cup European qualifying round at Aviva Stadium in Dublin, Ireland on the 14th. Portugal's plan to advance to the World Cup finals early was canceled due to the victory over Ireland, a lower-level team. Although he maintained the lead with 10 points, he allowed 2 points and 3 points to chase 2nd place Hungary (8 points) and 3rd place Ireland (7 points), respectively.
If Hungary defeats Ireland in the final group match on the 16th, the ranking could be reversed. In the European qualifying round, the first place in each group will go straight to the finals, and the second place will enter the playoffs.
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On a day when Portugal's World Cup appearance was turned on red, Ronaldo was sent off. Trailing 0-2, he was sent off directly in the 16th minute of the second half for a violent foul swinging his elbow during a physical fight with Irish defender Dara Osei (Ipswich Town) in the box. It was an act that poured cold water on the will to chase. This is the first time Ronaldo has left 226 A matches.
He pretended to cry, putting his hands to his face at the Irish home fan who was booing and mocking, and fought back with applause. Before heading to the locker room, he shot back at Irish coach Heimar Halgrimson saying, `You pressed the referee and I was sent off.'
There has been a story since the day before the game. Halgrimson said in a pre-press conference that the referee should not be swayed by Ronaldo's influence after losing 0-1 to Portugal last month. Ronaldo responded sarcastically by saying that he would be a `good boy.' However, Ronaldo did not become a bright boy and was disgraced as an exit.
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Portugal coach Roberto Martinez defended Ronaldo after the match. The captain, who was never sent off in 226 games, was shown a red card. I think it's a harsh move. He was caught and shoved by his opponent in the penalty box for 58 minutes. Such behavior appears to be more serious." "What is disappointing is that the opposing team's manager talked about the impact of the referee at the press conference, and just in time, the big center back collapsed on the field," he said.
The controversy also occurred after the game. Some Portuguese players clashed with Portuguese away fans who watched the unexpected defeat by dedicating multiple goals to their teammate Troy Parrott (Alkmaar) during Son Heung-min's time at Tottenham. In particular, Manchester City duo Bernardu Silva and Ruben Dias were right in front of the visitors' seats and expressed their anger. Díaz pointed his finger at the fans as if he recognized the protestors. Silva confronted the fan with a shout. João Felix (Al-Nasr) stopped him, but he shook off Felix strongly and confronted the fan again.
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Portugal 'Avola' criticized Ronaldo's actions. The media reported that `Ronaldo's anger is common, but he's 40 years old,' and `What Ronaldo really needs to do is be ashamed.' "Portugal had to beat Ireland to advance to the World Cup, but what Ronaldo did was really regrettable," he said.
Then 'It's not just an aggressive attitude. It shouldn't happen, but it can happen to be angry at frustration 'Ronaldo is 40 years old. At the press conference, he made remarks that piqued the opposition, Ireland's national team coach, and the public. It was he who created an uncontrollable atmosphere. 'From howling as if the Irish player who was hit in the elbow was a fake, to nods as if he didn't understand what was going on, to clapping as if it was the audience's fault to be sent off, not his fault, Ronaldo made a mistake'
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While Ronaldo is unable to play in the final match against Armenia, which must be won, it is predicted that he may not be able to play in the World Cup finals. According to FIFA regulations, ESPN, a sports media outlet, cannot play at least two games if it receives a red card. Violent acts may be banned from at least three games. This applies only to FIFA matches. This is not the case for friendly matches,' the report said. As a result, even if Ronaldo advances to the World Cup finals, he may not be able to play in some of the group matches.
When asked in a video interview of the 'Tourise Summit' in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia on the 12th, Ronaldo replied, `It is certainly the case.' I'm 41 next year, and I think this will be the last moment in this important competition." He then professed that he would retire from football in a year or two. The North-China World Cup was expected to be Ronaldo's sixth and final World Cup.
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Ronaldo told Piers Morgan: "Winning the World Cup is not my dream. "What do you want to prove?" "If I win the World Cup, can I prove that I'm the best in soccer history?" How can winning a competition consisting of only six to seven games be the standard for the best player. "Do you think that's fair?" he said, undermining the value of winning the World Cup, but it was also true that a World Cup trophy was needed to reach the GOAT ranks like Lionel Messi.
Ronaldo's plans are twisted due to this exit. The BBC reported 'Will Ronaldo, who was sent off for the first time in 226 A matches, be suspended for three games. Earlier this week Ronaldo announced that next year's World Cup would be his last major tournament, but now he is more likely to miss the initial schedule as well. However, he also expressed optimism, saying that in reality, three games were rarely punished.
The BBC is not a simple matter because FIFA judges on a case-by-case basis. In the 2023 Women's World Cup, when England striker Lauren James hit Nigeria's Michel Alozi in the back, she said, 'Ronaldo could not play in three games, but he could only be suspended for two games. Finally, it is in the hands of the FIFA Disciplinary Committee to determine how many matches Ronaldo will be able to play in the World Cup. Technically, FIFA may not extend Ronaldo's suspension at all.
This article was translated by Naver AI translator.
