
Ronaldo Sent Off As Portugal Fall Behind In Dublin Qualifier
Cristiano Ronaldo receives his first-ever Portugal red card as Ireland surge to a 2-0 lead in a tense World Cup qualifier in Dublin on Thursday night.
Cristiano Ronaldo’s hopes of steering Portugal to a crucial World Cup qualifying win collapsed dramatically on Thursday November 13, 2025, after he was sent off during a tense match against the Republic of Ireland in Dublin.
The incident unfolded just after the hour mark at the Aviva Stadium, with Portugal already pushing to recover from a two-goal deficit. Ireland’s Troy Parrott had stunned the visitors with a pair of well-taken goals, giving the home …



