Portugal coach Roberto Martinez says Cristiano Ronaldo has no retirement plans from soccer. The 40-year-old star scored 35 goals for Al-Nassr during this season across all matches. Ronaldo also found the net five times through five Portugal games during the current Nations League tournament. Martinez spoke to Sport TV before Portugal faces Germany during their quarterfinal match Wednesday. The Spanish coach compared retirement talk to discussing weather because everyone has opinions but nobody knows the real plans.
Martinez made clear that no player holds a guaranteed starting position for Portugal. Even Ronaldo must earn his spot like every other team member during each game. The legendary forward played for Manchester United, Real Madrid and Juventus during his European career. Germany hosts the Nations League quarterfinal match at their home stadium during midweek action. Martinez believes speculation about player futures creates unnecessary drama without actual facts.
Martinez made clear that no player holds a guaranteed starting position for Portugal. Even Ronaldo must earn his spot like every other team member during each game. The legendary forward played for Manchester United, Real Madrid and Juventus during his European career. Germany hosts the Nations League quarterfinal match at their home stadium during midweek action. Martinez believes speculation about player futures creates unnecessary drama without actual facts.
