“We Need Players Who Have Responsibility” – After Ban Stopped Cristiano Ronaldo From Playing, Portugal Boss Dismisses Comparisons With $55,000,000 PSG Star

Earlier, after playing against Slovakia, Ronaldo was forced to miss the next game against Luxembourg due to a suspension and a $55 million PSG star stepped in to fill his shoes, sparking comparisons with Ronaldo. Even in his absence, the 2016 Euro champions secured a resounding 9-0 victory. Cristiano Ronaldo is on his way for international duty with Portugal.

Portugal’s gaffer, however, promptly dismissed these comparisons before they could gain any traction. As it happened in September, Portugal is again scheduled to play two Euro qualifier matches. This time against Slovakia and Bosnia and Herzegovina.

Portugal boss shuts comparisons between Cristiano Ronaldo and PSG star

PSG superstar Goncalo Ramos shined like a beacon, clinching a brace alongside Goncalo Inacio and Diogo Jota. Interestingly, Ramos also became the subject of comparisons with Ronaldo.

The young talent’s performance prompted the media to enquire about Roberto Martinez’s preference between the two. But the Portugal boss quickly interjected the debate. As per MaisFutebol and translated by DeepL, he said, “We need players who have responsibility, who play well and who, when they get the chance to be on the pitch, can do what Gonçalo did. Diogo Jota too, Ricardo Horta too. I think it’s important to have players who show performance and good form.”

Martinez then expressed Ronaldo’s importance by insisting the veteran played a crucial role in the previous games, scoring five goals. The coach underlined that such decisions typically rest with the coaching staff rather than solely his own. “For me it’s not a question of whether it’s Cristiano or Gonçalo, they’re two players in good form, it’s more about finding solutions to use the players who are in good form. It’s not a question of one or the other,” he concluded.

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All in all, Martinez was quick enough to dismiss the comparisons between Cristiano Ronaldo and the $55 million star. Let’s see how either of them fare together in the upcoming fixtures. Meanwhile, Ronaldo was happy to hear that his beloved country’s bid has been accepted to host the 2030 FIFA World Cup.

CR7’s reaction to Portugal’s winning bid for the 2030 FIFA World Cup

Just hours ago, news broke that the 2030 FIFA World Cup would be jointly hosted by Portugal, Spain, and Morocco, with additional games scheduled in Uruguay, Argentina, and Paraguay. For the occasion, Cristiano Ronaldo took to social media to share his excitement, reposting a tweet from the Portugal official handle and adding his own message. The veteran shared an emoji of ‘clapping hands’ along with the Portuguese national flag.

This is undoubtedly a historic moment for Portugal. While they have previously hosted the UEFA Euros, this marks the first time Portugal has been chosen to host the prestigious FIFA World Cup. However, whether Cristiano Ronaldo will participate and captain Portugal in the 2030 tournament remains a million-dollar question.

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