Cristiano Ronaldo sees RED: Portugal star is sent off for ELBOWING Ireland opponent before giving sarcastic response to decision – and he could miss country’s World Cup opener

Cristiano Ronaldo could miss the first game of the World Cup after being handed his first ever international red card for throwing an elbow at an Ireland defender. 

The Portugal veteran, 40, was given his marching orders in Dublin shortly on the hour mark with his side 2-0 down and starring down the barrel of a defeat. 

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