The new head coach of the Portuguese national team Roberto Martinez spoke about the future of An-Nasr striker Cristiano Ronaldo in the national team. AS reports.
The specialist emphasized that he would not make hasty decisions. “Ronaldo deserves respect after 19 years with the national team. I will talk to him, as I do with all the players from the Portugal squad for the 2022 World Cup, ”Martínez said.
The Spanish coach took charge of the Portuguese national team on 9 January. From 2014 to 2022 Martinez worked with the Belgian national team.
Ronaldo made his debut for Portugal in August 2003. As part of the national team, he played 196 matches in which he scored 118 goals. Together with the Portuguese, the striker became the European champion and the winner of the UEFA Nations League.