Football player Ronaldo was removed from the field during the selection match for the 2026 FIFA World Cup

Portugal national football team striker Cristiano Ronaldo was removed from the field during the selection match for the 2026 FIFA World Cup (2026 World Cup). The game took place on November 13 against the national team of Ireland.

It is noted that in the 61st minute, with the score 2-0 in favor of the Irish, the Portuguese footballer elbowed defender Dar O'Shea.

"An Irish football player grabbed Cristiano in the penalty area, to which he reacted sharply and struck his opponent. After watching the replay, the referee showed Ronaldo a red card," Sport-Express reported.

Earlier, on October 14, it was reported that Ronaldo became the record holder for goals in the World Cup qualification. In Tuesday's home game against Hungary, Ronaldo scored in the 22nd minute, bringing the number of goals in qualifying to 40.

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