In an exclusive interview with Portuguese public broadcaster RTP, Portugal national team head coach Roberto Martínez stated: “Portugal has the same level of talent as Germany, Spain, and France. Cristiano Ronaldo is the leader in the dressing room.”
Martínez reiterated his ambition to win the UEFA Nations League:
“We must show a sense of responsibility. For Portugal, qualifying for the World Cup and European Championship finals is the bare minimum. The Nations League is a tournament we aim to win. Titles at the national team level are rare—victory is always the highest priority.”
Speaking about preparations for the World Cup, Martínez emphasized the importance of the Nations League semi-finals:
“This is a special moment. Germany is the perfect opponent to help us prepare for the World Cup. We are on equal footing with the other finalists—Germany, Spain, and France—in terms of talent.”
When asked about Ronaldo’s role, Martínez praised the captain:
“He is the only player with over 200 international caps. As an individual, he shows exemplary dedication and is always ready to help younger teammates. He’s the leader in the dressing room. Even when he’s not starting, he contributes from the bench. My decisions will always be based on what’s best for the team.”
AFerusmc6546
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how can a wash player score 25 goals in his league. how many did Robert lewandowski manage? and who is a better striker than CR7 in the Portuguese squad currently
Make him win trophy na wetin Al nassr sign am 4 lewy has won 5 trophies 4 barca in 3seasons lik chunado wah is stopping him from winning trophies even Benzema, Fermino, Kante, Ivan Toney all has trophies 🏆
Foucdiknz
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Foucdiknz
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Portugal has a good line up but they need a good bench. Otherwise their midfield can haunt many teams.
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Foucdiknz
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Foucdiknz
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captain diago coasta
Foucdiknz
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4-3 win portugal 100 % over Germany
hikbeimouy
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benching Ronaldo would not be a good idea let Ronaldo start that would be better for portugal
Milan A1
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ya right, Ronaldo is a leader who always fails you
@yesbdnorst and you are a failure in your life 😅😅😅😅
Rhema10
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This coach has nothing to offer Portugal they need Jose or someone else to take them to the next level
wacdekoty
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Cr7 must rest now he is old nd wasteful he is destroying this team
hoadilnuy
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idiots now pretend to care about Portugal!!!
dudabceltz
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WNMessi1989
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Ronaldo should proactively take a step back and support the younger generations - enough Bro - what else you want from Football? Go and spent your time elsewhere where - Business, Family & etc
yesbdnorst
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ya right, Ronaldo is a leader who always fails you
Diyadnoryz
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IT’s always good to recognized the work someone is doing and to appreciate the person . Example the coach of Portugal on Ronaldo
Spheg
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this guy is not taking his job seriously nor people of Portugal. Ronaldo can help. Yes , come on, the guy is being frustrated in Arab league. bt anything is possible
descarts
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Portugal has a good line up but they need a good bench. Otherwise their midfield can haunt many teams.
kandmopty
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fuceilpry
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Bench Ronaldo and win the game or play and lost your choice coach😂
ALNASSR
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Bellonijr07
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He’s washed he won’t do anything
how can a wash player score 25 goals in his league. how many did Robert lewandowski manage? and who is a better striker than CR7 in the Portuguese squad currently
ronblmpr
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But but but, Saudi better than Ligue 1.
zanbcdeklr
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Yumbcnrstu
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Have some balls and find a new leader. Portugal has more talented players than the others.
KasongoWaKenya
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Losing in Semi Finals is better than finishing 15 in the league [Crylaugh][Crylaugh]
Bro, it's not always childish. Men discuss issues. League or Man U has nothing to do with Ronaldo age
Deadlmnor
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Ask inter Milan about those old people you called Ronaldo I was ending 5 0
Pecelrtuz
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Why not choose another leader, cr7 is 40, yes he can be useful but hey build a young generation squad
THELEGEND7
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With Ronaldo in the side you guys won't do anything
Losing in Semi Finals is better than finishing 15 in the league [Crylaugh][Crylaugh]
JorgeJamaika
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agree should start but not finish
yah he is not as perfect as he used to be.
PrinceAbobyBlinkz
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With Ronaldo in the side you guys won't do anything
Torrique876
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Cr7 should start and substituted out in the 60th minutes.
agree should start but not finish
gechk
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I think he wants to bench Ronaldo.
Yizklopryz
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He’s washed he won’t do anything
Jealous
AFerusmc6546
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Benching Ronaldo will not beneficial for the team and you too. You can use him as a striker, nobody can give a better effort than him surely.
He’s washed he won’t do anything
Ashfaqfahim
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Benching Ronaldo will not beneficial for the team and you too. You can use him as a striker, nobody can give a better effort than him surely.
JorgeJamaika
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Cr7 should start and substituted out in the 60th minutes.
Kedanruz
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stupesss
yapaenpruz
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Martinez, is he going to bench cr7 or what