Overview
- Portugal's head coach rejects claims that Cristiano Ronaldo is obsessed with reaching 1,000 goals or that it influences his national-team decisions.
- Martinez highlights Ronaldo's pass to Bruno Fernandes against Turkey at the European Championship as evidence of unselfish play.
- He says Ronaldo often looks for assists and stresses that making the right choice in the box can matter more than scoring.
- Ronaldo, 41, is reported on 960 career goals and recently missed Portugal's friendlies after an injury.
- Martinez indicates he expects to include Ronaldo for the 2026 World Cup once fit and declines to comment on the player's club situation.