Cristiano Ronaldo Horror Tackle Against Goalkeeper

BRATISLAVA, Slovakia - Sept. 9, 2023 - PRLog -- In a highly anticipated European Qualifier match between Portugal and Slovakia, an incident involving Cristiano Ronaldo has ignited passionate discussions about the boundaries of physical play on the pitch and the absence of VAR intervention.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PtU-U1xDq8M

The moment came in the 62nd minute of the match, with Portugal leading 1-0. Ronaldo, known for his relentless pursuit of the ball, chased down a through pass that Dubravka was attempting to clear. In the process, his boot made contact with the Slovakian goalkeeper's face.

The collision was shocking and immediately raised concerns for Dubravka's well-being. The Slovakian goalkeeper went down in pain, clutching his face, while Ronaldo was shown a yellow card by the referee.

One of the burning questions emerging from this incident is why Ronaldo was only issued a yellow card and not a red card. Many fans and pundits were left perplexed, as similar incidents in the past have often resulted in red cards, especially when a player's boot makes contact with an opponent's face.

Critics of the decision argued that the tackle was reckless and dangerous, regardless of intent. They questioned whether the referee had adequately considered the potential severity of the challenge, especially given the speed and force involved.

Another contentious point raised was the absence of VAR (Video Assistant Referee) intervention. In an era where VAR technology is available to review critical decisions and potential foul play, its non-involvement in this incident puzzled both teams' supporters.

Slovakia's coach, in the post-match press conference, expressed his dissatisfaction with the referee's decision and the lack of VAR involvement. He believed that a red card would have been a more appropriate response to the challenge and expected VAR to be employed for such game-changing moments.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PtU-U1xDq8M


USAGE: Only embed allowed!