Coaches Clash Over Ronaldo's Red Card as Ireland Stuns Portugal
The intense World Cup qualifier match between Ireland and Portugal saw Cristiano Ronaldo receiving a red card after a clash with Dara O'Shea. Ireland shocked Portugal with a 2-0 victory, leading to controversy over Ronaldo's dismissal.
Coaches Heimir Hallgrimsson and Roberto Martinez exchanged heated words over the incident. Ronaldo's sarcastic applause towards the referee led to his expulsion, causing him to miss the upcoming qualifier against Armenia due to FIFA's disciplinary code.
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