Portugal coach: Cristiano Ronaldo also has emotions, his response is impressive

Portugal's coach Roberto Martínez has lauded Cristiano Ronaldo's resilience and performance, particularly after the team's decisive 5-0 victory against Uzbekistan in the 2026 World Cup qualifiers. Ronaldo scored two goals in the match, silencing critics following a difficult previous game.

"Cristiano is human, it's normal to have emotions, what's impressive is the response, which is to train, to work and to demand himself," Martínez stated. He emphasized Ronaldo's consistent dedication, noting, "Everyone can talk, but nobody can doubt that; I was asking him and I don't know if it's genetics, I've never worked with a player like that."

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Cristiano is human, it's normal to have emotions, what's impressive is the response, which is to train, to work and to demand himself.

Martínez defended Ronaldo against what he described as "noise" and "fake news" surrounding the team, particularly after a 1-1 draw with DR Congo. He stressed that Ronaldo, who plays regularly for his club, remains physically and mentally sharp, focusing on each match and training session.

The coach also reflected on the lasting impact of football legends Cristiano Ronaldo and Lionel Messi, acknowledging their continued dominance in the sport.

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Everyone can talk, but nobody can doubt that; I was asking him and I don't know if it's genetics, I've never worked with a player like that.