Fans rage at FA as Cristiano Ronaldo and Portugal face crucial World Cup clash at same time as FA Cup 3rd round draw
FANS are raging that Portugal’s clash with Uruguay is taking place at the same time as the FA Cup 3rd Round draw.
Premier League and Championship sides might be taking a break from club football due to the World Cup.
GettyCristiano Ronaldo and Portugal are in action against Uruguay at 7pm[/caption]
The FA Cup 3rd round draw takes place between 7pm and 7.30pm tonightGetty – Contributor
But with the second round games being played over the weekend, the third round draw takes place tonight between 7pm and 7.30pm.
You can follow all the latest from the draw with our THIRD ROUND DRAW LIVE BLOG.
It means that when Manchester United and Co find out their opponents, the likes of Cristiano Ronaldo and Bruno Fernandes will be in action against Uruguay.
And fans are unhappy they’re being forced to choose between the two.
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One said: “Whose wise idea was it to put the 3rd round FA Cup draw at the same time as Portugal v Uruguay? Ludicrous behaviour.”
A second admitted: “This might be the most surreal Monday in football terms.”
Another said: “The draw for the 3rd round of the FA cup taking place tonight at the same time as the Portugal game. The BBC are idiots.”
One replied to the FA Cup official: “Why are you doing the 3rd draw at the same time as the Uruguay v Portugal WC tie?
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“Could you not have done it at 6:30pm or 9pm?”
Another came up with a plan to avoid the clash.
He said: “The FA Cup draw should be at half time of the Portugal vs Uruguay match.”
