Euro 2024, Roberto Martinez extols Cristiano Ronaldo: “Example for all.”

The joy of success, congratulations to its outperformer.

Portugal in the round of 16 at Euro 2024 after a clear 3-0 win over Turkey in the direct clash that put the top of Group F up for grabs. But at the end of the match, the Lusitanian coach, Roberto Martinez, dwells in particular on his side’s third goal: the one scored by Bruno Fernandes on an assist from a Cristiano Ronaldo who preferred to serve his teammate alone in front of the goal rather than try his personal luck.

"Tonight we witnessed something really special,” Roberto Martinez remarked in the post-match interviews in the mixed zone. “A star player like Cristiano Ronaldo, who found himself in front of the goalkeeper, instead of looking for a goal served a better placed teammate. This represents a great example. I hope his action will be shown in all soccer schools in Portugal".

Another Portugal veteran praised by Roberto Martinez è Pepe: "Those who do not know him and see him on the field could never think that he is 41 years of age. We are talking about a well-rounded professional, also è a great example for Portugal. He trains hard every day, and every year he works to be able to play at a high level again the next year".

Regarding the performance against Turkey, however, Roberto Martinez said: "Our performance è was similar to the one offered against the Czech Republic. The only difference stems from the fact that, this time, we scored first. And it wasnè t easy, because we faced a team full of great talent. That is why we were particularly good".