While Ronaldo remains focused on chasing success with Portugal on the biggest stage, a surprising chain of events involving his national team coach and his club side has started to attract attention.

After a discreet performance against DR Congo, Portugal head coach Roberto Martinez backed Cristiano Ronaldo, stating that "when we're looking for a goal, Cristiano has to be on the field."

Reports regarding the coach's future have intensified in recent days, prompting Martinez to address the situation publicly for the first time since the rumors gained momentum.

With the tournament already underway and expectations rising around one of the strongest squads in international soccer, fresh reports suggest a significant decision regarding the future of the man leading the Selecao.

After Cristiano Ronaldo and Nuno Mendes got subbed off in the game against Nigeria, Portugal head coach Roberto Martinez addressed the workload management plan both stars had ahead of the 2026 World Cup.

Portugal’s build-up to the grand tournament has been shaped as much by emotion as performance, especially after the Al-Nassr superstar was seen visibly moved during the national anthem in a recent friendly against Chile.

Scaloni openly discussed how closely he works with Messi on major decisions involving Argentina, leading many to wonder whether Martinez follows a similar approach with Ronaldo inside the Portugal camp.

In the midst of what may be the last World Cup of Cristiano Ronaldo's extraordinary international career, Roberto Martinez is making sure that Portugal is ready for its 2026 tournament. As other national teams settle into their North American bases, Portugal has chosen a different route, creating intrigue around its unusually late arrival in the […]

With Jesus officially stepping away from the project after winning the Saudi Pro League title, the search for his successor is now one of the biggest stories surrounding the club.

Despite being 41 years old, Cristiano Ronaldo remains one of the best players in the world and one of Portugal’s leading figures. In light of this, head coach Roberto Martinez has unexpectedly expressed his support for the veteran forward’s potential participation in the 2030 World Cup.

According to Martinez, the reason behind Ronaldo’s enduring success goes far deeper than goals, trophies, or records.

Roberto Martinez left the door open to the possibility of Cristiano Ronaldo playing for Portugal at the 2030 FIFA World Cup.

Cristiano Ronaldo’s future with the Portugal national team could soon become even more intriguing after fresh comments from Jorge Jesus reignited speculation about a possible reunion on the international stage after the 2026 World Cup.

Roberto Martinez has reportedly emerged as a top candidate to succeed Jorge Jesus at Al Nassr, paving the way for a potential reunion with Cristiano Ronaldo as the club's ambitious dreams of landing Pep Guardiola begin to fade.

After announcing Portugal's squad for the 2026 World Cup, head coach Roberto Martinez dismissed any sort of "special treatment" towards star Cristiano Ronaldo.