Cristiano Ronaldo set to be available for the start of Portugal's World Cup bid

Portugal's Cristiano Ronaldo received a red card and three match ban against Ireland, but FIFA have gone back on their decision

Cristiano Ronaldo is set to be available for the start of Portugal's World Cup campaign despite his red card against the Republic of Ireland.

A FIFA disciplinary committee has imposed a three-match ban, but the final two games are suspended for one year provided there is no similar infringement during the probation period.