Portugal coach: Young players talk to Ronaldo, which will help them perform in the national team in the future

June 3: Before the UEFA European League semi-final against Germany, coach Martinez emphasized the importance of Ronaldo in the Portuguese national team in an interview with SportTV.

Martinez emphasized the impact of Ronaldo on the team, both on and off the court, saying: "On the court, he has a meticulous performance. Off the court, players need to show team spirit and commitment to excellence. When it comes to players like João Neves, talking with Ronaldo will help them perform in the future for the national team."

Martinez also promised that no one can predict how many years Ronaldo can play for the national team: "There is no plan, even Ronaldo himself." No. "He did not rule out the possibility of Ronaldo's participation in the 2026 World Cup, nor even the opportunity for his son to enter the adult national team: "It's great to see Ronaldo's son's attitude, which is not easy for a 15-year-old, especially when the media is closely watching, we need to give him space."

Martinez emphasized that since 12 players cannot be sent to the court, he must manage the existing excellent players, but he also warned that "no one has an absolute starting position." Nevertheless, he guaranteed that the national team's doors were always open: "The slogan in the locker room was clear and clear, and we made strategies based on the opponent, not around a player. We have the best players in Europe and we cannot fully utilize their collective and individual abilities without a clear plan."