The 29-year-old was one of three Egyptian players who missed from 12 yards in their 3-1 penalty shootout defeat on Tuesday.
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“The association decided in an emergency meeting …to thank the coaching and technical staff for their services with the national squad,” the EFA said in a short statement on its social media accounts.
With seconds to go while the score in the 2022 World Cup qualifier was 2-2 in Belgrade, Ronaldo thought he had netted the crucial goal, when the ball appeared to cross the goalline before Stefan Mitrovic cleared.
The cause of his detention has not been revealed, but it was announced on November 5 that Bolivia’s Footballers Union (FABOL) had filed a complaint to the Prosecutors’ office accusing Rodriguez of corruption in the FBF.