Cristiano Ronaldo receives red card for 1st time ever in his international career
Cristiano Ronaldo received a red card for the first time ever in his international career in Portugal's 0-2 defeat against Republic of Ireland in a World Cup qualifying match. Ronaldo was sent off for violent conduct in 61st minute after elbowing Ireland defender Dara O'Shea away from the ball. Ronaldo was featuring in his 226th international match.