R. Martinez praised C. Ronaldo: no one can match him when taking penalty kicks.

2026-07-04 00:05 © AP

The coach of the Portugal national team, Roberto Martínez, bowed to the team's leader Cristiano Ronaldo.

According to the specialist, it would be harder to compete in the World Cup without the experienced forward.

"We have a very diverse group of footballers, which includes experienced players.

We have substitutes who always must be ready, and this is the true strength of the team."

In the World Cup, there is no other player who converts penalties as well as C. Ronaldo did today.

The opponents do not have a forward like Gonçalo Ramos, who is physically strong and can penetrate the penalty area in that way," said R. Martínez, whose team awaits the Round of 16 match against the Spaniards.