Portugals Nationaltrainer Roberto Martinez hat erklärt, dass niemand an Cristiano Ronaldos Fähigkeit zweifeln sollte, an der Weltmeisterschaft 2030 teilzunehmen. Ronaldo steht diesen Sommer mit 41 Jahren vor seiner sechsten Weltmeisterschaftsteilnahme.
Martinez äußerte sich in einem Interview mit Cadena SER. Er hob Ronaldos Mentalität und Arbeitsmoral als Schlüsselfaktoren für seine Langlebigkeit hervor. Der Trainer bezeichnete den Stürmer als Vorbild für junge Spieler in Portugal.
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Roberto Martinez has resigned as Portugal coach after the team's last-16 defeat to Spain at the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
Portugal has named its squad for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, including veteran forward Cristiano Ronaldo for what could be his final opportunity at the tournament. The 41-year-old remains the team captain and a central figure under coach Roberto Martinez.
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Cristiano Ronaldo is scheduled to captain Portugal in their opening match of the 2026 FIFA World Cup against DR Congo on June 17.
On Monday in Dallas, Spain qualified for the 2026 World Cup quarterfinals by beating Portugal 1-0 thanks to a goal by Mikel Merino in stoppage time.
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Rafa Márquez will take over as coach of the Mexico national team after elimination from the 2026 World Cup. The former Barcelona player will lead the full project toward the 2030 tournament.
Former player Bebeto stated that Neymar would be an important asset for the Brazilian national team if physically fit for the 2026 World Cup. The squad announcement is set for next Monday.
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Lionel Messi is expected to keep representing Argentina despite the team's World Cup final defeat to Spain. Reports from his homeland indicate he has played his last World Cup but remains open to competing until the 2028 Copa America.