Roberto Martinez explains why he refused Cristiano Ronaldo substitution after Portugal’s World Cup exit

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Portugal head coach Roberto Martinez, right, gives instructions to Cristiano Ronaldo (7) during the World Cup round of 16 soccer match between Portugal and Spain in Arlington, Texas, near Dallas, Monday, July 6, 2026. (AP Photo/Julio Cortez)
Roberto Martinez insists he had no plan to substitute Cristiano Ronaldo against Spain (AP Photo)

Roberto Martinez insists substituting Cristiano Ronaldo would have been against his strategy after Portugal’s World Cup defeat to Spain.

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