@cr7_phillipsCristiano Ronaldo was seen covering his mouth while speaking to Luka Modrić during Portugal's match against Croatia, a move that has drawn attention given past World Cup red cards for similar gestures.
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Ronaldo covers mouth speaking to Modrić
Photo by @cr7_phillips· Jul 4, 2026· Cristiano Ronaldo
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Cristiano Ronaldo in a light green and white Portugal jersey stands close to Luka Modrić on the pitch, his right hand covering his mouth as he speaks to the Croatian midfielder whose back shows “MODRIĆ 10.” A referee in orange watches nearby while the packed stadium looms behind them. The candid moment captures Ronaldo’s serious expression and the players’ private exchange amid the bright daylight. On-screen text at the top reads “Ronaldo covered his mouth when speaking to Luka Modric at Portugal’s match vs Croatia” and below it states “Two players have received red cards at the World Cup for covering their mouth, Ronaldo did not.”
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