CRISTIANO RONALDO was SENT-OFF during Portugal’s crucial World Cup qualifying clash against the Republic of Ireland in Dublin.
Ronaldo’s moment of madness came in the 62nd minute with Portugal trailing 2-0 following two first-half goals from Troy Parrott.
Ronaldo, 40, swung his elbow into the back of defender Dara O’Shea after being dragged into a tussle with the Ipswich Town star.
A frustrated Ronaldo was initially booked before VAR sent the referee Glenn Nyberg to the monitor to have another look.
The Swedish official wasted no time in overturning his original decision and upgraded the card to a red.
Ronaldo, who was the subject of boos throughout the match, then sarcastically applauded fans and had words with Ireland manager Heimir Hallgrimsson.
It was the 13th red card of the five-time Ballon d’Or’s legendary career.
Ronaldo will now miss Portugal’s crunch qualifying finale against Armenia, who are bottom of Group F.
He could also be suspended for Portugal’s first game of the World Cup proper.
Ronaldo’s marching down the tunnel saw Joao Felix and Bernando Silva make way for Rafa Leao and Francisco Tincao.
