Soccer News of Saturday, 9 September 2023
Source: www.sportsbrief.com
Cristiano Ronaldo luckily survived being sent off after he inadvertently kicked his former teammate at Manchetser United, Martin Dubravka, on September 8.
Ronaldo was in action for his Portuguese side as they faced Slovakia at the Tehelne Pole in Bratislava in the race to qualify for next year's Euro Championships.
Roberto Martinez's side took the lead via Bruno Fernandes in the first half - a goal which proved to be the difference on the night as Portugal continued with their perfect record in the qualifiers.
Ronaldo's foul on Dubravka
After the break, the Selecao skipper Ronaldo collided with Slovakia's goalkeeper, Dubravka, leaving him requiring medical attention. A ball was swung into the area, which was scuffed by the Al-Nassr striker.
He attempted to make amends by following up on it but ended up running into Dubravka, who was already out of his area to collect the ball.
Ronaldo has killed Dubravka???? he’s so old pic.twitter.com/Z3CUAs1dzl
— alarcón???????? (@Juanin1Oi) September 8, 2023