Cristiano Ronaldo fitness concerns addressed by Roberto Martinez as Portugal boss demands 'highest standards for everyone' ahead of 2026 World Cup
Goal | 31.03.2026 12:20
Martinez said of Ronaldo's continued importance to the national team: "Cristiano is our captain, a role model and a player with a real hunger. He's not just a 41-year-old player; he's a player who's hungry to improve every day. He's proving to be an exemplary captain and an inspiration to the younger players, someone who shows the way and embodies our values. And on the pitch, he's scored 25 goals in the last 30 games. We assess the players on a day-to-day basis, session by session, and the standards in the national team are the highest for everyone."
