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Ronaldo Sent Off for Elbowing Ireland Defender in World Cup Qualifying
- In Dublin, the Republic of Ireland national team beat Portugal 2-0 in a FIFA World Cup 2026 qualifier, with Ronaldo dismissed after a VAR review on Thursday.
- Facing a must-not-lose scenario, Heimir Hallgrimsson's Ireland sat back to disrupt Portugal and capitalised on counter chances after Hungary beat Armenia 1-0 earlier in Group F.
- Parrott's two first-half strikes, a header after 17 minutes and a goal on the stroke of half-time past Diogo Costa, led Ireland's surprise win, with Parrott saying `This is probably the best night I have had in my entire life, I have no words to describe it`.
- With one match left on Sunday, the group shows Portugal national team on 10 points, Hungary national team on 8, and Republic of Ireland on 7, with Ireland needing a three-goal win and Portugal's loss to qualify.
- Cristiano Ronaldo was sent off after a VAR review for elbowing Dara O'Shea, receiving his first red for Portugal and 13th career red, potentially missing the World Cup start.
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What should have been a celebratory evening for Portugal turned into a minor nightmare. No World Cup qualification, but instead a 2-0 defeat against Ireland and a red card for Cristiano Ronaldo.
·Amsterdam, Netherlands
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