Why has Fifa suspended Ronaldo's red card ban for World Cup?
Summary
FIFA has suspended the remaining two games of Cristiano Ronaldo's red card ban, allowing him to play in the upcoming World Cup. Ronaldo received a red card for elbowing a player in a World Cup qualifier but will only serve the rest of the suspension if he commits a similar offense again.Key Facts
- Cristiano Ronaldo can participate in the World Cup as FIFA suspended the last two matches of his ban for a year.
- Ronaldo was initially banned for three matches after being red-carded for elbowing a player during a qualifying game against Ireland.
- He has already served one match suspension by missing the game against Armenia.
- The remaining suspension will apply only if he repeats a similar act during the probation period.
- FIFA's rules allow them to reduce or cancel bans if they see fit, according to Articles 25 and 27 of their disciplinary code.
- This is not the first time FIFA has reduced a ban for a player to participate in the World Cup; similar actions have occurred in past tournaments.
- Examples include players like Laurent Koscielny and Mario Mandzukic, who had bans reduced before World Cups in previous years.
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