Folarin Balogun wasn’t the only player who benefitted from a red-card suspension being reversed in favor of a probationary period. Cristiano Ronaldo, the Portugal star, avoided missing the first two games of the World Cup following a red card in November that led to a three-match ban — instead only missing his country’s final qualifying match and returning for their opener.

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Rapper Drake and soccer star Cristiano Ronaldo shared a photo they took together following Portugal's 2-1 win over Croatia in the 2026 FIFA World Cup's Round of 32 in Toronto on Thursday.

Portugal beat Croatia 2-1 in hugely controversial circumstances to set up a mouthwatering round-of-16 clash with fierce rivals Spain at the 2026 World Cup. Croatia thought they had scored a last-gasp equaliser to send the game to extra time,

Speaking to Sport TV ahead of Portugal's clash with Croatia at BMO Field, Aveiro said Ronaldo is not expected to announce his international retirement immediately after the knockout match. However, she believes his time with Portugal is drawing to a close.

CRISTIANO RONALDO left a rival wincing in pain – after smashing a free-kick straight into his private parts. Marin Pongracic lined up in the Croatia wall for the Portugal set piece. Ronaldo,

Thousands of diehard fans braved the heat in Toronto for just a fleeting glimpse of Portugal F Cristiano Ronaldo at the three locations they knew he would be ahead of their match against Croatia.

Luka Modric and Cristiano Ronaldo are "two great icons of world football," Portugal midfielder Vitinha said on Wednesday ahead of his team's clash with Croatia.