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Cristiano Ronaldo Makes Liverpool Consider Mistake After 'Not Very Difficult Decision' - Liverpool Echo

In Lisbon, Portugal clinched a 1-0 World Cup qualifying win with Rúben Neves’ header in the first minute of stoppage time at Jose Alvalade Stadium, where the Republic of Ireland came close to a draw.
Heimir Hallgrimsson adopted a safety-first 5-4-1 formation to frustrate Portugal and erase memories of last month’s damaging 2-1 defeat in Armenia.
After a handball was given, Slovakian referee Ivan Kruzliak awarded a penalty after Francisco Trincão’s shot hit Dara O’Shea’s arm, but Caoimhín Kelleher saved Cristiano Ronaldo’s 75th-minute spot-kick with his trailing leg.
They must beat Armenia in Dublin on Tuesday to keep qualification hopes alive, but Ireland have just one point from three Group F games and Josh Cullen is suspended.
Despite late drama, the match stats show Portugal’s dominance with 27 attempts to one, reinforcing Roberto Martinez’s control of Group F and their qualification momentum.

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Cristiano Ronaldo makes Liverpool consider mistake after 'not very difficult decision' - Liverpool Echo

Former Liverpool goalkeeper Caoimhin Kelleher expertly saved a penalty from Cristiano Ronaldo during Ireland's 1-0 defeat to Portugal on Saturday night

2 days ago·Liverpool, United Kingdom

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Daily Mirror

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Cristiano Ronaldo highlights Liverpool transfer regret despite 'not very difficult decision' - The Mirror

Cristiano Ronaldo is approaching his 1000th career goal, but the Al-Nassr star was denied during Portugal's clash against the Republic of Ireland on Saturday night, thanks to Caoimhín Kelleher's save

2 days ago·London, United Kingdom

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Portugal star provides response when asked if Cristiano Ronaldo apologized to team for missing penalty in Ireland win

Portugal star Renato Veiga has hit back at a reporter for asking if Cristiano Ronaldo apologised to the team for missing a penalty in the win over the Republic of Ireland.

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ESPN

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Portugal 1-0 Rep Ireland (Oct 11, 2025) Game Analysis

Rúben Neves got Portugal out of jail with an injury-time World Cup qualifying winner against the Republic of Ireland after Cristiano Ronaldo had seen his penalty saved by Caoimhín Kelleher.

2 days ago·United States

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