Portugal – Spain’s Roberto Martinez, coach of the Portuguese nationwide group, responded to an accusation relating to Cristiano Ronaldo, the group’s captain, indicating that the numbers show every part.
This got here in press statements reported by the “Report” newspaper, throughout which he careworn that every one the names on his group’s record should be current.
Martinez was accused of complimenting Ronaldo following he was known as as much as the nationwide group roster, although he didn’t carry out properly in his final main event look with “European Brazil” within the 2022 World Cup.
Martinez stated: “Ronaldo is right here due to the degrees he carried out. Nobody is right here due to his title alone.”
He added: “Ronaldo performed nice matches with Al-Nasr and scored 9 objectives for us within the qualifiers. He provides what nobody else does, and the numbers are one of the best proof.”
The Spanish coach was requested concerning the significance of Ronaldo’s presence for the younger gamers of the nationwide group, who’re competing within the event for the primary time.
He responded, saying: “It is extremely essential. My expertise in European or world championships signifies the need of getting this combine between expertise and new expertise. I feel we symbolize this combine properly.”
He continued: “Cristiano and Pepe have expertise that isn’t present in every other dressing room. They’re the most important gamers within the event.”
The Portuguese nationwide group is getting ready to face its Czech counterpart this night, Tuesday, within the first spherical of Group 6 of the European Nations Cup, “Euro 2024”.
It’s noteworthy that Ronaldo is regarding to play his sixth event within the European Nations Cup when the Portuguese nationwide group performs in opposition to its Czech counterpart.
Supply: “media”
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2024-06-18 19:59:41
