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/ 4 days ago

Portugal coach Roberto Martinez weighs in on whether Cristiano Ronaldo needs World Cup to be GOAT

Portugal head coach Roberto Martinez made a candid take on whether Cristiano Ronaldo needs to win the World Cup to be called the greatest soccer player in history.
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/ 13 days ago

Portugal boss Martinez makes bold claim on Cristiano Ronaldo’s retirement timeline ahead of 2026 World Cup

With the 2026 World Cup on the horizon, Portugal head coach Roberto Martinez made a bold claim over Cristiano Ronaldo's retirement timeline.
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/ 39 days ago

Cristiano Ronaldo may have a surprising 2026 World Cup role as Portugal’s Roberto Martinez delivers bold take

Although Cristiano Ronaldo has yet to confirm his participation in the 2026 World Cup, all signs indicate that he aims to be part of the tournament. Nevertheless, Portugal coach Roberto Martinez has surprised many by hinting at the role the veteran might play in the competition.
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/ 66 days ago

Cristiano Ronaldo’s coach Martinez warns Portugal rivals with bold World Cup claim: “If we play it, we win it”

Roberto Martinez sent a strong message about Portugal’s chances of reaching — and winning — a potential final at the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
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/ 66 days ago

Cristiano Ronaldo’s secret to maintaining an extraordinary level at 40, revealed by Portugal coach Martinez

Portugal national team head coach Roberto Martinez spoke about Cristiano Ronaldo.
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/ 73 days ago

Roberto Martinez reveals the one trait that could make Cristiano Ronaldo Portugal’s 2026 FIFA World Cup X-Factor

With Portugal preparing for another global challenge and Roberto Martinez overseeing the final stages of planning, questions persist about what Cristinao Ronaldo can still offer at the highest level.
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/ 80 days ago

Cristiano Ronaldo’s leadership and role with Portugal addressed by coach Martínez ahead of 2026 World Cup

With the eyes set on the 2026 World Cup, Portugal head coach Roberto Martínez addressed Cristiano Ronaldo's leadership and role in the national team.
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/ 101 days ago

Portugal boss Martínez shares honest take on Cristiano Ronaldo’s White House visit ahead of 2026 World Cup

With Cristiano Ronaldo attending to the White House on Tuesday with the 2026 World Cup on the horizon, Portugal head coach Roberto Martínez shared his honest opinion on the star's visit.
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/ 103 days ago

Portugal better without Cristiano Ronaldo? Coach Martinez addresses star’s absence after 2026 World Cup qualification

With the national team securing the ticket to the 2026 World Cup with a crushing 9-1 defeat, head coach Roberto Martinez made things clear about Portugal without Cristiano Ronaldo.
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/ 105 days ago

Cristiano Ronaldo’s red card vs. Ireland ignites FIFA fight: Roberto Martinez breaks silence with nine-word reaction to incident amid 2026 World Cup ban threat

While it has now spiraled into a high-stakes disciplinary battle, Martinez has revealed his nine-word reaction in the aftermath.
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/ 138 days ago

Brazil’s Ancelotti tops list of highest-paid international coaches: Where do Portugal’s Martínez and Argentina’s Scaloni rank?

In a list released by La Gazzetta dello Sport, Brazil's Carlo Ancelotti is positioned as the highest-paid international coach, prompting questions where do Roberto Martinez and Lionel Scaloni rank.
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/ 173 days ago

Coach Roberto Martínez details Cristiano Ronaldo’s impact on Portugal and World Cup plans

After a dominant 5-0 win over Hungary, head coach Roberto Martínez discussed Cristiano Ronaldo’s impact on Portugal and his World Cup plans.
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/ 269 days ago

Portugal boss Roberto Martinez delivers six-word reality check about Cristiano Ronaldo Jr’s future

Portugal's national team coach Roberto Martinez has issued a cautionary message—not about his ability, but about how the world should treat the boy now walking a path few have ever dared to tread.

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/ 549 days ago

'Age is not important': Portugal boss steadfast in Ronaldo support

As Portugal faced a disappointing exit from Euro 2024, the role of Cristiano Ronaldo in the national team has become a subject of heated debate. At 39, Ronaldo's continued presence in the squad, under coach Roberto Martinez, has sparked concerns among fans and pundits alike. Many argue that his age and declining influence on the […]

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/ 616 days ago

Portugal defeats Czechia despite Martinez's uninspired tactics

Portugal's thrilling, stomach-turning, come-from-behind victory against Czechia felt more like a loss for Roberto Martinez and Portugal. Sure, Portugal took home all three points against one of the tournament's trickier teams. And yes, they did show incredible resolve to claw back from a one-goal deficit against a frustrating low block. They bombarded Czechia with several […]