Portugal’s star and captain, Cristiano Ronaldo, faces a heartbreaking suspension for the upcoming Euro 2024 qualifying match against Luxembourg. The suspension comes after Ronaldo received a yellow card during their hard-fought 1-0 victory over Slovakia last Friday.
In a tense moment on the pitch, Ronaldo’s foot inadvertently connected with the face of his former Manchester United teammate, Martin Dubravka.
Many held their breath as referee Glenn Nyberg reached for his pocket, fearing a more severe punishment. However, relief washed over Ronaldo and his supporters as Nyberg chose to display only a yellow card, sparing Ronaldo from further consequences, even after a VAR review.
This suspension is particularly significant as it marks Ronaldo’s third yellow card of the European Championship qualifying campaign, a momentous setback for the Portuguese team.
Ronaldo’s absence from the upcoming match against Luxembourg will undoubtedly be felt by both his teammates and fans, highlighting the human side of the sport where emotions run high, and the stakes are immense.