Former Man United star Nani breaks down after receiving 'harsh' red card for Orlando City

Former Manchester United star Luis Nani was reduced to tears after receiving a red card in a Major League Soccer (MLS) game on Thursday. Portuguese international, who w plies his trade for Orlando City, was sent off after a VAR check. 33-year-old was visibly baffled and wept as he walked off pitch in second half. 

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Nani red card: Former Man United star in tears after controversial sending off 

Luis Nani has been a vital part of Orlando City setup since joining franchise in 2019, and Portuguese international was again in thick of things on Thursday. Lions took lead with a 27th-minute strike from Chris Mueller, however, things took a drastic turn in second half. Nani tried to hold off two Columbus players outside his own box in 52nd minute, before clashing with Columbus Crew's Artur, who tumbled due to collision. 

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referee initially brandished a yellow card to 33-year-old, before a VAR check on foul saw decision overturned to a red. Nani was in disbelief as he slumped to his knees, before walking off pitch in tears. former Man United star was devastated by incident and Orlando City players were furious with same. Fans were also shocked by Nani red card, with many claiming that 33-year-old's foul did t even warrant a yellow. 

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Nani made a total of 230 appearances for Manchester United across all competitions, scoring 40 goals. During his time as a Red Devil, Portuguese international lifted four Premier League titles and Champions League. Since n 33-year-old has had spells at Valencia, Fenerbache, Lazio and boyhood club Sporting Lisbon, before joining Orlando City.

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former Man United man has scored 19 goals in 55 appearances for Lions and will hope to play a major part in ir kckout fixtures after he returns from suspension. 

With Orlando City reduced to 10 men, Columbus Crew equalised through a goal from Harrison Afful. However, Lions continued threatening Columbus defence and reaped rewards, with Benji Michel dding home from Mauricio Pereyra's delivery. win meant that Orlando were guaranteed a top-four finish, having locked up ir playoff finish two weeks prior. 

(Im Courtesy: Luis Nani Instagram)