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2026 World Cup: Did Trump Force FIFA's hand in Ronaldo Suspension? | First Sports With Rupha Ramani

November 28, 2025, 7:33 PM ISTFirst Sports by Rupha Ramani

Cristiano Ronaldo has been the flavour of the month. From his bicycle kick in Saudi, to his eyeball-grabbing visit to the White House, meeting US President Donald Trump and now FIFA suspending his ban. Reactions are coming in thick and fast about whether there was bias at play or is this entirely justified? Rupha Ramani presents the complete picture on just how we need to view this Ronaldo episode.

Also on the show, India's loss to South Africa in the Test series has exposed more than just the failings of the players and the head coach Gautam Gambhir. Is domestic cricket just for show? And WPL breaks barriers with Indian players being hounded after the World Cup win. But why did Australian skipper Alyssa Healy go unsold? Is there a larger pattern here?

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