Ireland's slim hopes of qualifying for the World Cup remain intact after a thrilling 2-0 win over Portugal, thanks in no small part to a spectacular performance from Troy Parrott. The Irish striker scored his second goal of the game, leaving Cristiano Ronaldo visibly frustrated and ultimately leading to the Portuguese superstar's infamous red card.
The drama at the Aviva Stadium was sweetened by the fact that it came just days after another high-profile incident involving one of Portugal's biggest stars. Ronaldo's tantrum in a Champions League match has been making headlines, and it seems his temper is starting to get him into trouble on the international stage as well.
Meanwhile, England secured a comfortable 2-0 win over Serbia at Wembley, with the Three Lions' manager facing questions about who will start in midfield and up front. The lack of clarity around these positions was evident during a rather underwhelming match, but it did serve as an opportunity for Gareth Southgate's team to regroup and refocus.
In related news, Kieran Maguire joined us to discuss the financial implications of World Cup qualification and the role that cryptocurrency sponsors are likely to play in securing sponsorship deals. We also answered listener queries on a range of topics, from the best way to get involved in football to why some players seem more talented than others.
Overall, it's been an eventful week for the world of football, with several high-profile matches producing plenty of drama and intrigue. As we head into the final stretch of qualifying, there's still plenty at stake – and we'll be keeping a close eye on developments in the coming weeks.
The drama at the Aviva Stadium was sweetened by the fact that it came just days after another high-profile incident involving one of Portugal's biggest stars. Ronaldo's tantrum in a Champions League match has been making headlines, and it seems his temper is starting to get him into trouble on the international stage as well.
Meanwhile, England secured a comfortable 2-0 win over Serbia at Wembley, with the Three Lions' manager facing questions about who will start in midfield and up front. The lack of clarity around these positions was evident during a rather underwhelming match, but it did serve as an opportunity for Gareth Southgate's team to regroup and refocus.
In related news, Kieran Maguire joined us to discuss the financial implications of World Cup qualification and the role that cryptocurrency sponsors are likely to play in securing sponsorship deals. We also answered listener queries on a range of topics, from the best way to get involved in football to why some players seem more talented than others.
Overall, it's been an eventful week for the world of football, with several high-profile matches producing plenty of drama and intrigue. As we head into the final stretch of qualifying, there's still plenty at stake – and we'll be keeping a close eye on developments in the coming weeks.
those young players gotta keep their cool, especially with the big boys like ronaldo getting cards left & right... and now england's struggling to find their midfield magic, hope they sort it out soon 
troy parrott is like a superstar now 
i was watching with my mates and we were all screaming at the screen when he scored that 2nd goal lol even cristiano ronaldo couldn't handle it 
the fact that it happened just days after his whole meltdown in the champions league match makes it even more satisfying. anyway, gotta say england's win over serbia was pretty meh 
i mean they won and all but it felt like they were just going through the motions. still, gotta give gareth southgate some credit for keeping them focused and motivated throughout the match 
i mean, i get it, he's having a bad game, but red card? that's just crazy! 
i feel for Ireland tho, they really needed that win and now they're in a good position to make the World Cup. but seriously, has Ronaldo been acting out like this in other games too? 
Troy Parrott is literally a goal-scoring machine right now! 
That's gotta be a sign that he's got some major issues to work through. Meanwhile, England just sorta coasted against Serbia... Gareth Southgate needs to figure out his midfield and forward lines ASAP or they'll get caught sleeping in qualifying 
. all that tantrumming and red card business... just not cool, mate 
. and England's midfield situation still got me stumped 
! 2 goals in one game is insane! And Cristiano Ronaldo getting a red card? That's just epic 
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i was watching with my mates and we were all going mental when he scored that second goal 
as for england, it's good they won but that midfield lineup conundrum is still bothering me 
his tantrum is getting out of hand and it's gonna cost him and portugal big time 
meanwhile, england's midfield conundrum has me stumped who's gonna start? kevin de bruyne would be a dream come true 
️ but gareth southgate needs to figure it out ASAP or they'll get left behind 