Gareth Southgate Criticizes FIFA Over Ronaldo Suspension Handling

• Gareth Southgate, former England manager, accuses FIFA of favoring Cristiano Ronaldo.
• Ronaldo was dismissed for violent conduct during a match against the Republic of Ireland in November 2025.
• Southgate questions whether the normal disciplinary process was compromised by FIFA.
• Ronaldo was sent off for elbowing Dara O’Shea in a 2-0 defeat to the Republic of Ireland.
• The incident occurred ahead of the 2026 FIFA World Cup.