Portugal is set to debut in the 2024 Euros against the Czech Republic in an evenly placed match in Group F. A win for both teams would be vital in their aspirations to get out of the group and is shaping up to be one of the marquee matches of the first batch of games in the tournament.
According to reports out of Portugal, since the arrival of Roberto Martinez as head coach all players are seen as equals and no one is above the team, that includes Cristiano Ronaldo.
At 39, CR7 is just one more player, not the leader on the pitch, and this comes with a new role. Relevo reveals from Portugal’s training center in Germany the life of the Portuguese striker has changed at the head of a team that no longer sees him as an undisputed starter
Perks lost by Cristiano Ronaldo with Portugal
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In the past, all the coaches who passed through the national team accepted various conditions from Cristiano Ronaldo that with Roberto Martínez have become a thing of the past. Specifically, the entourage of the former Real Madrid player will no longer be able to stay in the same hotel as CR7.
Cristiano Ronaldo of Portugal holds the Henri Delaunay trophy to celebrate after his team’s 1-0 win against France in the UEFA EURO 2016 Final match between Portugal and France at Stade de France on July 10, 2016 in Paris, France.
Names like José Semedo and Miguel Paixão (former teammates), Ricardo Regufe (Nike) or Jorge Mendes. This been a problem or scandal within the Portuguese team? Well, it seems not at all. Since Roberto Martínez arrived, Cristiano Ronaldo has scored a total of 11 goals with the Spanish strategist at the helm.
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