Online Reporter
Cristiano Ronaldo was dragged into a spicy conflict with a former Liverpool goalkeeper on international duty on Saturday.
Portugal ran out 1-0 winners against Ireland thanks to a 91st-minute header from Ruben Neves, who unveiled an honorary tattoo in tribute to late team-mate Diogo Jota.
But it was a frustrating night for Ronaldo as he locked horns with Ireland goalkeeper Caoimhin Kelleher.
Kelleher, 26, saved a 76th-minute penalty with an acrobatic leg to deny the forward a step closer to his target of 1,000 career goals − then celebrated wildly.
And footage from the stands shows tension between the pair simmering earlier in the game, with Ronaldo trying to stop Kelleher time-wasting by placing the ball down for a goal kick and clapping in his face and gesturing for him to speed up.
Kelleher has a nonchalant attitude and gives the 40-year-old a sarcastic thumbs-up before taking his time over the kick.
Ronaldo appears to protest at the referee but the Brentford stopper was in no mood to give him any advantage.
Ultimately Portugal had the last laugh, though, as they won and extended their lead at the top of World Cup qualifying Group F, leaving Ireland bottom.
Roberto Martinez’s side have a perfect record so far with three wins from three while Ireland have just a point after three games − Daily Mail.
