Published 10:39 IST, September 2nd 2021

Cristiano Ronaldo suspended from Portugal’s next WC qualifier for shirtless celebration

Cristiano Ronaldo has been suspended from Portugal's next World Cup qualifiers due to his shirtless celebration against Ireland. Portugal won the match 2-1

Reported by: Karthik Nair
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Cristiano Ronaldo roared back to form with a match-winning brace against Ireland in Portugal's World Cup qualifier at Estádio Algarve on Wednesday but grabbed helines for wrong reasons after receiving a one-match suspension.

Ronaldo yellow carded for shirtless celebration

Portugal h all reasons to celebrate when ir modern-day great Cristiano Ronaldo scored a brace that got m past finish line. However, former European Champions, now, find mselves in a spot of bor as y will be without football megastar's services during ir next World Cup qualifier against Azerbaijan on 7 September. 

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It so happened that Ronaldo celebrated two late strikes after Portugal came from behind to beat Ireland after trailing by a goal, but went too far as he removed his T-shirt in ecstasy. Ronaldo was also given a yellow card for his action. 

image of Cristiano Ronaldo's shirtless celebration was also posted by football club Manchester United on ir official Twitter handle. Take a look:

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In match, Irish defender John Egan broke found back of net in 45th minute giving Ireland le. Cristiano Ronaldo struck in penultimate moment of game, scoring a much-needed equaliser for Portugal at 89th minute. Both teams were tied at 1-1 at end of regulation time. Six minutes into stoppage time, Ronaldo scored a second goal to secure his team's victory.

Portugal vs Ireland: Cristiano Ronaldo achieves new feat

five-time Ballon d’Or winner will not be available for Portugal's next World Cup qualifiers fixture after receiving a one-match ban but, he did achieve a new feat by single-handedly taking his team across line. 

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When he successfully netted Portugal's first goal in 89th minute, 'CR7' broke Iran legend Daei's 109-goal record. 2016 UEFA Euro Cup winner has now become  record goalscorer in men’s international football after scoring a brace. He now has 111 goals to his name in 180 appearances for Portugal.

While Portuguese icon will be unavailable for his team's outing against Azerbaijan next week, 36-year-old is reportedly expected to feature in Saturday’s friendly against Qatar.

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10:11 IST, September 2nd 2021