"Portugal captain Cristiano Ronaldo has accused Ireland manager Heimir Hallgrimsson of trying to play mind games ahead of the sides' World Cup qualifier in Dublin after the Irish boss claimed that Ronaldo would attempt to influence the referee."
"Hallgrimsson had warned the match officials to stay strong in the face of the influence of Ronaldo in Thursday's tie."
Cristiano Ronaldo accused Ireland manager Heimir Hallgrimsson of trying to play mind games ahead of the sides' World Cup qualifier in Dublin. Hallgrimsson had warned the match officials to stay strong in the face of the influence of Ronaldo in Thursday's tie. Hallgrimsson had claimed that Ronaldo would attempt to influence the referee, prompting Ronaldo's accusation. The exchange centers on concerns about player attempts to affect refereeing decisions and adds tension before the Dublin fixture. The remarks focus attention on official impartiality and the pressures surrounding the upcoming qualifier.
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