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/ 3 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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/ 10 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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/ 31 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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/ 32 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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/ 34 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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/ 68 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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/ 102 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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/ 198 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.

News

/ 478 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 […]

UEFA Euro 2024

/ 546 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 […]

UEFA Euro 2024

/ 552 days ago

Euro 2024 is last gasp for Portugal to repeat 2016 triumph

Cristiano Ronaldo, Portugal's star player, is writhing on the ground, gripping his left knee. A French crowd of 76,000 looks stunned as he limps off the field, returns with his knee wrapped, but signals for a sub. Ronaldo, arguably the best soccer player of all time, will have to leave the biggest game of his […]

Euro 2024

/ 577 days ago

Ronaldo makes sixth European Championship squad for Portugal

After weeks of suspense, Portugal manager Roberto Martinez announced the Portugal squad for the upcoming European Championship. They enter the Germany-hosted tournament looking for their first trophy since 2019 and first European Championship since 2016. At the 2022 World Cup, Portugal bounced out early. Roberto Martinez has seen success since then. Under the ex-Belgium gaffer, […]

Belgium

/ 1045 days ago

Belgium appoint Domenico Tedesco as new head coach

Domenico Tedesco has been named the new head coach of the Belgium national team. The 37-year-old coach replaces Roberto Martinez after the Spaniard spent six years at the helm with the Red Devils. "It is a great honor to be the new head coach of Belgium," said Tedesco. "I'm really looking forward to the task […]

Belgium

/ 1073 days ago

Portugal take a step back with Roberto Martinez hire

Rumors from the past few days became fact as Portugal unveiled Roberto Martinez as its new head coach. Martinez takes over from Fernando Santos, who left the position after Portugal’s World Cup exit in the quarterfinals. The next generation The high point in Portugal’s World Cup came in a dominant 6-1 win over Switzerland in […]

Portugal

/ 1077 days ago

Roberto Martinez agrees Portugal deal, says report

Roberto Martinez has reportedly reached an agreement to become the new head coach of the Portugal national team. The Athletic claims that there is a verbal deal in place between the two sides. Martinez previously held a similar position with Belgium. The Red Devils entered the 2022 World Cup ranked second in the world by […]
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