Martinez: What Ronaldo did was special, and the match was difficult

The coach of the Portuguese national team, Roberto Martinez, appeared in press statements, after the 3-0 victory over Turkey, in the second round of the group stage of Euro 2024.

Martinez said :"It was not an easy match. I think Turkey has exceptional talent, but we stopped them from playing. The high tempo put things in our hands, and we maintained focus and defensive focus. I am happy to get a clean sheet."

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He added: "Any neutral person watching Pepe play, you wouldn't believe he was 41 years old! He's a great example of Portuguese football. He's a professional 24 hours a day - he trains, he sleeps well.  The focus is on playing." Another year, then another year, and then there's love for the game and genetics - you can't buy that!"

Wazda:"I think we played at the same level we played at Against the Czechs, but this time we scored first. Turkey started well, but we confronted them and as soon as we scored, we controlled the ball. Now we can give some players participation in the next match, they deserve it.”

He concluded: “Cristiano Ronaldo? I think we saw something very special today. A great striker one-on-one with the goalkeeper and looking for the assist (to Bruno Fernandes). What a great example!” This must be shown in academies all over Portugal, this selflessness - the truth, it is always about the team.”