22 h. ago FIFA warned of potential legal action over controversial Cristiano Ronaldo decision

Cristiano Ronaldo is free to play in the World Cup next summer after FIFA suspended his red card punishment - but Portugal's rivals could yet take the legal route to overturn that decision

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22 h. ago FIFA at risk of World Cup legal battle after Cristiano Ronaldo's controversial red card reprieve as nations ponder Court of Arbitration case

EXCLUSIVE - MIKE KEEGAN: FIFA could face legal action following their controversial decision to suspend Cristiano Ronaldo's ban and allow him to play in Portugal's first two World Cup games.

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23 h. ago Cristiano Ronaldo: Is World Cup reprieve an insult to fans or have FIFA made the right decision?

The record-breaking Portuguese star is now free to play in the opening matches of the tournament next summer despite being sent off for violent conduct in a recent game in Dublin

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24 h. ago Football Daily | Cristiano Ronaldo gets called back from the Naughty Step in the nick of time

Sign up now! Sign up now! Sign up now? Sign up now!It is measure of just how much more shameless and obsequious Fifa has become under the presidency of Gianni Infantino that news of its decision to unsuspend Cristiano Ronaldo from Portugal’s first two group games at next year’s Geopolitics World Cup has been greeted with little more than an amused, weary eye-roll at the brass neckery of it all. Issued with a straight red card for violent conduct during a defeat at the hands of the Republic of Ireland, the preening Portuguese showpony was issued with a standard three-match ban, the first game of which he spent on the Naughty Step during his side’s subsequent 9-1 demolition of Armenia. His was an absence that didn’t so much make the heart grow fonder, as the team grow in stature and confidence.Surely the benchmark for ‘lamping’ your teammate (yesterday’s Football Daily) was set in January 1979 by ‘Killer Hales’ and Mike ‘Flash’ Flanagan at the Valley. Without the benefit of today’s ar...

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30 h. ago Cristiano Ronaldo has escaped a World Cup ban and no one is surprised

There is no real precedent for Fifa’s decision to suspended the final two games of Ronaldo’s three-game ban but the World Cup was never going to begin without its biggest star, writes Jamie Braidwood

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42 h. ago Cristiano Ronaldo avoids World Cup ban via Fifa statement after Donald Trump visit

Cristiano Ronaldo was shown a red card for violent conduct against Ireland after elbowing Ipswich Town defender Dara O'Shea in Portugal's World Cup qualifier - but he won't miss premiere tournament

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48 h. ago Cristiano Ronaldo discovers World Cup fate as FIFA confirm ban for red card

Cristiano Ronaldo was sent off during Portugal's defeat to Republic of Ireland during qualifying - a dismissal which could have seen the legendary forward missed matches at the World Cup

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9 d. ago Cristiano Ronaldo to meet Donald Trump at White House with USA vs Portugal friendly touted

Ronaldo is set to meet with US president Trump in a first public appearance on American soil since 2016

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1 week ago Viktor Gyokeres World Cup lifeline confirmed after Arsenal star outscores Cristiano Ronaldo and Erling Haaland

Striker’s goals in the Nations League are set to prove crucial

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1 week ago Bruno Fernandes issues telling response to Cristiano Ronaldo red card controversy

Cristiano Ronaldo was suspended for Portugal's final World Cup qualifier at home to Armenia but their other players - including Bruno Fernandes - stepped up in his absence

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1 week ago World Cup qualifying latest, WSL updates, Gabriel injury scare and more – matchday live

⚽ News, discussion and buildup before the day’s action⚽ Read Football Daily | And you can mail matchday liveThomas Tuchel has said he would rather England lose their final World Cup qualifier to Albania than any of his players risk picking up a red card that would rule them out of the start of next summer’s tournament.The head coach has taken note of Portugal’s Cristiano Ronaldo possibly facing a two-game ban at the World Cup after his dismissal against the Republic of Ireland on Thursday and will remind his side about the importance of discipline at the Air Albania Arena on Sunday night. Tuchel does not want any needless slips from England, who have already won their qualifying group, and will even tell his players to think twice before fouling an opponent who is through on goal. Continue reading...

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1 week ago World Cup qualifying latest, WSL updates and more – matchday live

⚽ News, discussion and buildup before the day’s action⚽ Read Football Daily | And you can mail matchday liveThomas Tuchel has said he would rather England lose their final World Cup qualifier to Albania than any of his players risk picking up a red card that would rule them out of the start of next summer’s tournament.The head coach has taken note of Portugal’s Cristiano Ronaldo possibly facing a two-game ban at the World Cup after his dismissal against the Republic of Ireland on Thursday and will remind his side about the importance of discipline at the Air Albania Arena on Sunday night. Tuchel does not want any needless slips from England, who have already won their qualifying group, and will even tell his players to think twice before fouling an opponent who is through on goal. Continue reading...

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1 week ago Portugal make Cristiano Ronaldo decision after star handed World Cup ban

Fading star is currently banned for Portugal’s first two World Cup games - should they qualify

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1 week ago Portugal to take action after Cristiano Ronaldo red card amid World Cup ban threat

Cristiano Ronaldo was shown a straight red card in Portugal's surprise 2-0 defeat away to the Republic of Ireland on Thursday and faces being banned at the World Cup

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1 week ago Why Cristiano Ronaldo’s latest strop stays true to his sorry final act

Comment: Ronaldo has put his country’s World Cup in peril after a spectacularly needless red card - it’s the latest of a long line of late-career misdemeanours

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1 week ago Cristiano Ronaldo at risk of World Cup suspension after elbowing Republic of Ireland star

Cristiano Ronaldo was shown a straight red card for an elbow on Dara O'Shea during Portugal's 2-0 defeat to the Republic of Ireland on Thursday, with the veteran now facing a ban

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1 week ago Cristiano Ronaldo joined on 2026 World Cup naughty step by Chelsea star and Man City icon

Cristiano Ronaldo could be in line to miss the opening fixture of next year's World Cup after the Al-Nassr icon was sent off against Ireland on Thursday night

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1 week ago Cristiano Ronaldo set for World Cup BAN: Portugal star sees red for violent elbow on Ireland opponent in extraordinary meltdown

The sending off could also mean that he misses the first game of next summer's World Cup - almost certainly his last - in America, Canada and Mexico, should Portugal qualify.

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1 week ago Ireland boss details what Cristiano Ronaldo said to him immediately after his red card

Troy Parrott's double against Portugal put the Republic of Ireland in the driving seat in their World Cup qualifying group on what was a disastrous night for Cristiano Ronaldo

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1 week ago Cristiano Ronaldo facing World Cup ban after red card for elbowing Ireland star

Cristiano Ronaldo was sent off during Portugal's World Cup qualifier against Ireland on Thursday night as his team missed a chance to clinch qualification for the World Cup

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