Portugal’s commanding 9–1 victory over Armenia in the World Cup Qualifiers was expected to be the story of the night—until a historic and unprecedented moment completely took over the headlines. Cristiano Ronaldo received the first international red card of his career, shocking fans across the football world. The incident occurred late in the match when the 40-year-old forward became involved in an off-the-ball confrontation with an Armenian defender. Following VAR review, the referee issued a straight red card for an apparent elbow. The game was already decided, making the dismissal even more surprising. The red card means Ronaldo is now set to miss Portugal's next competitive fixture, pending the final ruling from UEFA. Manager Roberto Martinez will need to adjust his upcoming plans without the team’s iconic leader.
England completed a historic perfect campaign—eight wins, zero goals conceded—after a 2–0 victory over Albania. Republic of Ireland secured a dramatic win over Hungary, with Troy Parrott scoring a hat-trick including a 96th-minute winner. Germany and the Netherlands locked in their direct qualification for the 2026 World Cup. As UEFA reviews the incident, the football world awaits the official decision on Ronaldo’s suspension length—one of the most talked-about moments of the 2025 qualifying window.
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