Cristiano Ronaldo gets 2-match ban for assaulting player

Cristiano Ronaldo, who received his 9th red card since in his professional career, will miss two Real Madrid home games against Real Sociedad and Sevilla. Photo: Getty Images

Cristiano Ronaldo has been handed a 2-match ban for assaulting Edimar Fraga and Jose Angel Crespo during the La Liga match between Cordoba and Real Madrid on Saturday, January 24, 2015.

The LFP announced the ban today after referee Alejandro Hernandez who officiated and gave out red card to the football star, tendered a brief and simple report which reads: ‘In minute 83 the player, Cristiano Ronaldo was sent off for the following reason: Kicking his rival off the ball.’

It was Ronaldo’s 9th red card since starting his professional career and he will miss two Real Madrid home games against Real Sociedad and Sevilla.