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EXCLUSIVE - MIKE KEEGAN: FIFA could face legal action following their controversial decision to suspend Cristiano Ronaldo's ban and allow him to play in Portugal's first two World Cup games. In a brazen move that has triggered widespread criticism‚ the governing body has taken the extraordinary step of suspending the final two games of a three-match ban issued to the 40-year-old superstar after he was sent off for elbowing Ireland's Dara O'Shea in a qualifier earlier this month. Ronaldo‚ a guest of president Donald Trump in the White House last week‚ sat out Portugal's final World Cup qualifier - a 9-1 thrashing of Armenia - and is effectively now free to play for his country.
There are reportedly increasing fears that the Premier League could lose some of its star players due to non-footballing reasons. According to the Irish Sunday Mirror‚ WAGS of foreign footballers are increasingly finding life in England difficult and could encourage their partners to play elsewhere abroad. To help them acclimatise‚ Premier League clubs are hiring 'care teams' to help unhappy wives and girlfriends adapt to living in the UK.
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'Ireland is a very unpleasant and tenacious opponent': Czech Republic react to World Cup playoff draw
Wales will have to overcome Italy or Northern Ireland if they are to reach only their third World Cup. Craig Bellamy's side have been drawn at home against Bosnia and Herzegovina in their play-off semi-final. Wales‚ who are ranked 39 places above their opponents‚ will be strong favourites to progress. Should they advance‚ they will face the winner of Italy's semi-final tie against northern Ireland in what promises to be a scintillating play-off showdown. The Azzurri are the highest-ranked team in the draw and are desperate to avoid missing a third consecutive World Cup - even if it means ending Wales' hopes.
Follow Daily Mail Sport's live blog of the European play-off draw for the 2026 World Cup as the Republic of Ireland‚ Wales and Northern Ireland are set to learn qualification fate.
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