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Cristiano Ronaldo Avoids Red Card During Portugal vs Ireland For Punching Dara O'Shea (Watch Video)

The incident occurred in the 10th minute of the game as Cristiano Ronaldo set up to take a penalty when Dara O'Shea, in order to put pressure on the United man, rolled the ball away from the 12-yard spot. The Portuguese skipper was annoyed with this and was seen punching the Irish player's arm and was lucky to escape a red for violent conduct.

Cristiano Ronaldo Avoids Red Card During Portugal vs Ireland For Punching Dara O'Shea (Watch Video)

Cristiano Ronaldo escaped a red card in the early stages of Portugal vs Ireland clash in FIFA World Cup 2022 qualifiers as he was seen lashing out at Dara O'Shea. Watch the video below.

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