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Portugal drawn alongside Italy in World Cup playoffs: Ronaldo risks missing out on qualification

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 side has been given a challenging route in their 

 in the semi-finals of the World Cup playoffs, before potentially facing Euro 2020 champions 

That means only one team among Italy and Portugal will be able to play in the Qatar World Cup next year.

 missed out on automatic qualification after a shocking loss to 

Portugal will now have to graft in their crucial playoff games in March to ensure that Ronaldo can play in his final World Cup next year.

Final: The winners of Wales vs. Austria will be at home in the final

Final : The winners of Russia vs. Poland will be at home in the final

Final: The winners of Portugal vs. Turkey will be at home in the final

The semifinals will be played on Thursday, March 24, with the finals on Tuesday, March 29.

Ronaldo comes close to tears as Portugal forced to play World Cup play-offs

 side fail to guarantee automatic qualification to the 

 pulled off a stunning 2-1 win over Portugal to qualify for next year’s tournament by winning their group.

Ronaldo was spotted nearly close to tears as he sat down in the group after full-time looking absolutely gutted.

 were on the bench in the loss, with the midfielder only being brought on in the second half.

Portugal will now have to play the World Cup playoffs in March and win 3 games to attain qualification into next year’s competition. 

Young girl who invaded pitch to get Ronaldo's jersey won't be fined £2,500

During the Republic of Ireland's 0-0 draw with Portugal, 

 forward obliged but certain reports claimed that Addison Whelan, 11, would have to a pay fine worth £2,500! 

The Football Association of Ireland (FAI) has, however, disputed the claims. A statement read: "We want to reassure Addison that of course she will not face any fine for running onto the pitch and asking for Ronaldo’s jersey.

"On a serious note, we would remind fans at all games that fines are liable to be levied by UEFA in certain instances for entering the field of play, particularly when the game is ongoing, and we urge all fans to respect this very sensible rule." 

The young girl expressed her delight in an interview quoted by the MEN: "I sprinted onto the pitch but there were security guards running behind me and another two coming from the other corner. I was just sprinting and screaming Ronaldo’s name.

"He turned around and he saw me. He was telling [the stewards] to leave me, so he came over to me and I was in shock. I was crying.

"I was like, ‘can I have your jersey, please? I’m a huge fan’, and he was saying ‘are you okay?’ and everything.

"I was thinking: oh my God, this is it, this is my dream and it’s finally coming true."

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Italy vs Portugal is a big match for any WC or Euros, unfortunately it has become a playoff😔😢

PH_MUFC75

This time Portugal will miss out but god will decide there fate no one else I prefer both but it’s unlikely god bless them Italy in papers r stronger then Portugal but u never know

JIMBOY Correa

Every country was in the same boat...definitely have faith in them getting through though

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Portugal drawn alongside Italy in World Cup playoffs: Ronaldo risks missing out on qualification

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