Dallas, July 6 -- Following his side's FIFA World Cup 2026 round of 16 exit, Roberto Martinez, who also announced his resignation from the position of Portugal head coach, hailed the 41-year-old legend Cristiano Ronaldo as an "exemplary captain", saying that the way he commits to the sport, he is someone to celebrate.

Speaking after the match as quoted by The Athletic, Martinez said, "He has been an exemplary captain. I got to Portugal at a time when there was a lot of confusion and questions (about him). As far as his position, he has been an example in terms of the goals, but also the averages, the assists he has given in the attacks, counter-attacks."

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