Roberto Martinez claims Cristiano Ronaldo has 'reacted as a captain' to World Cup criticism & insists 'numbers support' Portugal icon staying in starting XI
📍 Aftermath
{ "epilogue": "Amid ongoing debates over whether his continued presence in the starting lineup hindered Portugal's World Cup hopes, manager Roberto Martinez defended the player by stating the numbers supported his inclusion. Martinez also claimed the forward reacted to the criticism as a captain.
Ultimately, the story quieted without a definitive conclusion in the coverage regarding his future role." }
Epilogue added 1h ago, after coverage quieted.
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