Cristiano Ronaldo is ‘sent home’ from Portugal camp after his straight red card against Ireland

Cristiano Ronaldo is ‘sent home’ from Portugal camp after his straight red card against Ireland

Cristiano Ronaldo has reportedly been sent domestic from Portugal’s national team camp after receiving his first-ever worldwide pink card.

The 5-time Ballon d’Or winner was once given his marching orders for a annoyed elbow on Dara O’Shea after an hour of his aspect’s shock 2-0 defeat towards ireland on Thursday.

immediately red playing cards in international football usually bring a two-in shape ban, meaning Ronaldo may want to leave out the primary game of his what’s positive to be his ultimate-ever international Cup.

however, Roberto Martinez’s guys have nonetheless now not secured their qualification to next summer’s tournament – and could want a win towards Armenia on Sunday to get through.

but according to Portugese outlet A Bola, Ronaldo gained’t be putting round to cheer his teammates on for the crunch tie at the Estádio do Dragão due to the fact he has been ‘released from the national team’.

The Portugal captain is now anticipated to return to Saudi Arabia, wherein he’s going to desire for a higher performance from his club aspect Al-Nassr once they face Al-Khaleej on November 23.