HOUSTON: Portugal coach Roberto Martinez wouldn’t say if Cristiano Ronaldo would start Tuesday’s World Cup match against Uzbekistan after the superstar’s forgettable performance in the team’s opener. “I can’t inform you about the starting 11 because I haven’t informed my players,” Martinez said Monday when asked if Ronaldo would remain in the lineup. The 41-year-old Ronaldo failed to score in Portugal’s 1-1 draw with Congo. Television pundits and social media users criticized Ronaldo after he missed on a couple of good scoring chances in the second half.

Portugal arrive in Houston under immediate pressure to stabilize their World Cup campaign when they face Uzbekistan on Tuesday, with Roberto Martinez’s...

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HOUSTON, June 22 : Portugal ignored the criticism that followed their 1-1 draw with Democratic Republic of Congo in their World Cup opener, and the unity within the squad is even…

Portugal coach Roberto Martinez praised Cristiano Ronaldo as "a good example for all of us" but refused to confirm if the veteran captain would start his team's World Cup clash…

HOUSTON: Portugal coach Roberto Martinez wouldn’t say if Cristiano Ronaldo would start Tuesday’s World Cup match against Uzbekistan after the superstar’s forgettable performance…

Portugal coach Roberto Martínez has refused to confirm whether Cristiano Ronaldo will retain his starting place for Tuesday’s FIFA World Cup clash against Uzbekistan, following…

Portugal's coach praises Ronaldo as a role model despite a slow World Cup start, ahead of a crucial match against Uzbekistan.

Portugal coach Roberto Martinez refused to confirm whether Cristiano Ronaldo would start the FIFA World Cup 2026 match vs Uzbekistan. | Football News