Ronaldo in danger of missing World Cup games after red card

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Cristiano Ronaldo is in danger of missing at least Portugal's opening match at next year's World Cup after being showing a red card in Thursday's 2-0 loss to the Republic of Ireland.

Ronaldo was initially shown a yellow card after elbowing Ireland defender Dara O'Shea during the match in Dublin. However, it was upgraded to a red card and Ronaldo was sent off for the