Roberto Martinez claims Cristiano Ronaldo has 'reacted as a captain' to World Cup criticism & insists 'numbers support' Portugal icon staying in starting XI — Live Feedhttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/roberto-martinez-claims-cristiano-ronaldo-has-reacted-as-a-captain-to-world-cup-criticism-insists-numbers-support-portugContinuously updated, source-cited coverage. Martinez defends Ronaldo's playing time ahead of Croatia knockout matchhttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/roberto-martinez-claims-cristiano-ronaldo-has-reacted-as-a-captain-to-world-cup-criticism-insists-numbers-support-portughttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/roberto-martinez-claims-cristiano-ronaldo-has-reacted-as-a-captain-to-world-cup-criticism-insists-numbers-support-portug#u21435Thu, 02 Jul 2026 14:00:43 +0000Portugal manager Roberto Martinez has backed Cristiano Ronaldo after the captain played all 270 minutes of the group stage. Portugal finished second in Group K following a 0-0 draw with Colombia. The team now prepares for a Round of 32 match against Croatia.What's confirmed:Cristiano Ronaldo played all 270 minutes of Portugal's World Cup campaign.Portugal drew 0-0 with Colombia in Group K.Portugal finished second in Group K.Portugal will face Croatia in the Round of 32.Renato Veiga, Bruno Fernandes, and Cristiano Ronaldo are the only three players to play all 270 minutes for Portugal.Stil Ronaldo Scores Twice in 5-0 World Cup Win Over Uzbekistanhttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/roberto-martinez-claims-cristiano-ronaldo-has-reacted-as-a-captain-to-world-cup-criticism-insists-numbers-support-portughttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/roberto-martinez-claims-cristiano-ronaldo-has-reacted-as-a-captain-to-world-cup-criticism-insists-numbers-support-portug#u15377Sat, 27 Jun 2026 06:07:43 +0000Cristiano Ronaldo scored two goals as Portugal defeated Uzbekistan 5-0. Manager Roberto Martinez praised the 41-year-old striker as an exemplary leader. This victory follows heavy criticism of Ronaldo after a 1-1 draw with DR Congo.What's confirmed:Portugal defeated Uzbekistan 5-0 at the World Cup.Cristiano Ronaldo scored two goals against Uzbekistan.Portugal drew 1-1 with DR Congo in their opening match.Roberto Martinez described Ronaldo as an exemplary leader following the Uzbekistan match.Roberto Martinez stated that numbers support Ronaldo staying in the starting XI.Ronaldo has extended hi