'He’s an example for Portuguese, world football', Martinez lauds Ronaldo

INA - SOURCES 

Portugal head coach, Roberto Martinez, has hailed captain, Cristiano Ronaldo of his side’s UEFA Euro 2024 qualifier against Bosnia & Herzegovina.

Martinez said Ronaldo, who currently plays for Saudi Pro League club Al-Nassr, is an example of Portuguese and world football.

He stated this when asked whether Ronaldo playing outside Europe could be an issue for Portugal’s national team.

Martine, however, dismissed the claims, saying “Playing outside Europe is sometimes an advantage to play in the national team. We have three ways of analysing a player: individual quality, experience and commitment.

“Cristiano’s commitment is total. He is an example for the locker room, an example for Portuguese and world football," he commented.

Martinez included “he has played 198 matches for the national team and it is a normal situation. Like any other player, he needs to train well to play. We need a high-performance environment with competition for our players. Cristiano and Pepe are examples for Portuguese football and we need them to give all the experience and wisdom to the youngest.”