18 qershor 2026 11:02
Shpërndaje në:
Përzgjedhësi i Portugalisë, Roberto Martinez, ka mbrojtur vendimin për ta mbajtur Cristiano Ronaldon në fushë në barazimin befasuses 1:1 ndaj Republikës Demokratike të Kongos në ndeshjen e parë të grupit në Botërorin 2026, duke theksuar se nuk kishte asnjë arsye që ai të zëvendësohej në një ndeshje ku skuadra kishte nevojë të shënonte.
“Nuk ka kuptim ta heqësh nga loja golashënuesin më të madh në historinë e futbollit, në një ndeshje ku kishim nevojë për gola”, ka deklaruar Martinez pas ndeshjes.
Trajneri i Portugalisë vlerësoi se eksperienca dhe instinkti i Ronaldos në zonën e penalltisë mbeten elemente vendimtare për ekipin kombëtar.
“Eksperienca e tij në zonën e penalltisë është thelbësore. Çdo lojtar ka rolin e vet në fushë dhe kur mendojmë për të shënuar gola, Cristiano duhet të jetë i pranishëm”, u shpreh ai, duke përmendur rolin e Ronaldos për të krijuar hapësira në fazën sulmuese.
Ai ka thënë se problemi në ndeshjen ndaj Kongos ishte që skuadra nuk arrinte të çonte topin në zonën e rrezikshme të kundërshtarit.
Ronaldo është kritikuar gjerësisht pas barazimit të Portugalisë ndaj Kongos për shkak të paraqitjes zhgënjyese. Portugalia luajti zbehtë, duke regjistruar vetëm një goditje në portë, golin e Joao Neves me kokë në minutën e gjashtë.
Ndeshja tjetër e Grupit K i takoi Kolumbisë, që mposhti Uzbekistanin 3:1.
Ndeshja e ardhshme e Portugalisë është ndaj Uzbekistanit.
Deklarata e Martinezit (VIDEO):
🚨🇵🇹 ROBERTO MARTINEZ:
"It doesn't make sense to take off the greatest goal-scorer in football history in a match where we need to score goals.
His experience in the penalty area is crucial. When we think about scoring goals, Cristiano must be present.” pic.twitter.com/1r9AOPf9bk
— The CR7 Timeline. (@TimelineCR7) June 18, 2026
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Koha.netIndependentCenter3 days agoPortugali's coach Roberto Martinez defended the decision to keep Cristiano Ronaldo on the field during the 1-1 draw against the Democratic Republic of Congo in the 2026 World Cup qualifiers. Martinez emphasized that there was no reason to substitute the greatest goal-scorer in football history when the team needed goals. He highlighted Ronaldo's experience and instinct in penalty areas as crucial for scoring opportunities. The match was criticized for Portugal's poor performance, with only one shot on target.
Bias read (Center): The article reports on a sports-related event without any overt political commentary or bias. It focuses on the coach's rationale for keeping Ronaldo in the game and includes objective details about the match outcome and criticism of the team's performance.
RTKState / PublicCenter3 days agoPortugal's coach Roberto Martinez called for calm and reflection after a 1-1 draw against Congo in their opening match of the 2026 World Cup qualifiers. Portugal started strongly but lost control of the game and settled for a point, which was described as disappointing given high expectations. Martinez acknowledged the pressure of qualifying for the World Cup affected the team but highlighted positive aspects of their performance. He also praised Congo's intensity and confidence on the field.
Bias read (Center): The article provides a balanced summary of the match outcome and quotes the coach's comments without apparent bias. It does not take a stance on the performance evaluation or the implications of the result, merely relaying facts and direct quotes.
Gazeta ExpressIndependentCenter3 days agoCristiano Ronaldo reacted to Portugal's draw against Congo in their first match of the 2026 World Cup qualifiers. Despite playing the full game, he did not score, and his response emphasized maintaining focus for future matches.
Bias read (Center): The article reports on a sports event with no political implications. It provides a straightforward account of Ronaldo's reaction without any biased language or framing.
RTKState / PublicCenter4 days ago Ronaldo in the spotlight after the draw with CongoCristiano Ronaldo did not score in Portugal's 1-1 draw against Congo in their first match of the 2026 World Cup qualifiers. The article notes that Ronaldo had two clear scoring opportunities in the second half but failed to convert them. He received criticism for his low involvement, having only 25 touches—fewer than any other Portuguese player who played over 45 minutes. Coach Roberto Martinez defended Ronaldo, emphasizing his experience and importance to the team despite the lack of goals.
Bias read (Center): The article provides a balanced account of the match performance and subsequent reactions without overtly favoring either Ronaldo or the coach. It reports on both the criticism of Ronaldo's play and Martinez's defense of him, presenting facts without apparent ideological slant.
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RTKState / PublicCenter5 days ago Roberto Martinez heading out of Portugal after World War 2026Roberto Martinez is expected to leave his role as head coach of the Portuguese national team after the 2026 World Cup, despite the team's performance in the tournament. Martinez took charge of Portugal in 2023 and led them to victory in the Euro 2024 qualifiers, strengthening expectations around his project. However, he is set to end this cycle with the World Cup being his final tournament in charge of the national team.
Bias read (Center): The article provides factual information about Roberto Martinez's potential departure from coaching the Portuguese national team. It does not take a stance on the decision, nor does it present biased language or selective sourcing. The content remains neutral and focused on the sports-related event.
Koha.netIndependentCenter10 days ago Portugal ready for the World Cup, wins secondPortugal, led by coach Roberto Martinez, has won their second friendly match ahead of the World Cup, defeating Niger 2:1 in a game held in Leiria, Portugal. The first half ended 1:1, with Pedro Neto scoring for Portugal and Akor Adams for Niger. Francisco Conceicao scored the winning goal 15 minutes before the end. Portugal is grouped with Colombia, Congo, and Uzbekistan for the tournament, with their first match against Congo scheduled for June 17.
Bias read (Center): The article provides a straightforward report on a sports event without any apparent ideological framing, biased language, or emphasis on political aspects. It focuses solely on the match results and details of the game.
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