US EditionCristiano Ronaldo Set to Avoid Ban at World Cup After FIFA Red-Card Verdict Offers Probation
FIFA suspended two of Ronaldo's three-match ban for violent conduct, allowing him to play in Portugal's 2026 World Cup opener after serving a one-game suspension.
- On November 13th, Portugal forward Cristiano Ronaldo was shown a straight red card for swinging an elbow at Republic of Ireland defender Dara O'Shea at the Aviva Stadium, Dublin.
- Under FIFA rules, elbowing is treated as violent conduct; Referee Glenn Nyberg first issued a yellow card but upgraded it to red after VAR confirmed the contact.
- FIFA published the disciplinary verdict Tuesday imposing a three-match ban on Ronaldo, with two matches suspended under a one-year probation period.
- Having served the mandatory one-game suspension in the final qualifier, Ronaldo is set to be available for Portugal's World Cup opener and will not miss any games next summer.
- The ruling is unusual in that it applies a probationary suspension, and with next year's World Cup definitely his last, the FIFA committee's rare probationary ruling gains heightened significance.
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Did Ronaldo Escape a Harsh Punishment? Fifa Decides the Fate of Portugal's Captain at the World Cup.
FIFA has announced its final decision regarding the red card received by Portuguese star Cristiano Ronaldo, a decision that will allow him to participate with his national team from the start of their campaign in the upcoming World Cup...
The Portuguese saw the red card in the World Cup qualification because of an elbow blow. However, the World Federation Fifa now suspends two games only for parole.
Cristiano Ronaldo is allowed to play for Portugal at the World Cup opening. After his performance in the game against Ireland, the penalty was reduced by the World Federation.
Cristiano Ronaldo is allowed to play for Portugal at the World Cup opening. After his performance in the game against Ireland, the penalty was reduced by the World Federation.
Cristiano Ronaldo is allowed to play for Portugal at the World Cup opening. After his performance in the game against Ireland, the penalty was reduced by the World Federation.
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