The final part of The Athletic's series on football formations takes a close look at the demise of the 4-3-1-2 diamond ...

November 14 - 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.

Cristiano Ronaldo risks being suspended for Portugal’s opening match of the World Cup after his red card for violent conduct against the Republic of Ireland on Thursday night. The 40-year-old, who has ...

DUBLIN — Cristiano Ronaldo is at serious risk of being banned for the first game of the 2026 World Cup if Portugal qualifies as expected. The soccer superstar was sent off for elbowing Ireland ...

Cristiano Ronaldo’s violent conduct red card in Portugal’s 2-0 loss to Ireland puts him at risk of a multi-game suspension. Portugal lost 2-0 to Ireland in a World Cup qualifier where Cristiano ...

Portugal boss Roberto Martinez defends Cristiano Ronaldo after his red card in their 2-0 loss to the Republic of Ireland in a World Cup Qualifier Age gaps in relationships: how much is too much? Seven ...

A frustrated Cristiano Ronaldo must rely on others to qualify for the World Cup. / Charles McQuillan/Getty Images Ireland manager Heimir Hallgrímsson has joked that he may have “got into the head” of ...

Cristiano Ronaldo received a straight red card during Portugal's World Cup qualifier against the Republic of Ireland - but will he miss the start of the group stage if they qualify for the 2026 World ...