Ronaldo received a red card for violent conduct in a match against the Republic of Ireland on November 12, 2025 (local date), after an elbow incident involving Ireland defender Dara O’Shea in the penalty area. The card was initially a yellow, but VAR review prompted the referee to upgrade it to red, leading to Ronaldo’s dismissal. This was Ronaldo’s first international sending-off in his 226th cap for Portugal, and it carried potential suspension implications for upcoming fixtures, including World Cup qualification, depending on the governing body's disciplinary decisions.