The Portuguese Football Federation (FPF) is set to present arguments to the International Football Federation (FIFA) soon, advocating for a lighter punishment for the national team’s striker and captain, **[Cristiano Ronaldo](http://…/tags/584-krishtianu-ronaldu)**, who received a red card during the World Cup 2026 qualifying match against Ireland (2-0). The 40-year-old player faces a potential suspension of two or three matches, according to Record.

**Sources indicate that the FPF intends to build Ronaldo’s defense based on three key arguments:**

The federation hopes that as a result of their defense, the captain will only be suspended for one match. Currently, there are concerns that Ronaldo could miss the first game of the World Cup.

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