Portugal coach Roberto Martinez has hailed Cristiano Ronaldo as a great example of his determination despite his many achievements football.
The 39-year-old has yet to score in four Euro 2024 games. Most recently missing a penalty against Slovenia and shedding tears as his team advanced on penalties. With Martinez hailing Ronaldo as a role model for success UFABET
“It’s important to see a player who has won so many trophies and has so many records. In terms of games played for the national team, in terms of goals scored,” Martinez said.
“The freshness he brings to the team is a big surprise. He’s a role model, someone who wants to win every day, someone who wants to fight every day. When you have a player who is so determined. Forgetting what he’s done in the past – it’s a privilege.”
For Ronaldo, the target is to become the oldest player to score at the European Championship. When he faces France in the quarter-finals on Friday.
Martinez also talked about the team’s ability to combine tactics and individual skills to create the best possible match.
“It’s important to balance our individual abilities to combine these things to create tactical flexibility. Sometimes it’s difficult when it comes to international football.”