Martinez: Ronaldo just wanted to continue playing when he got red, but someone else would have fallen to the ground and took a penalty kick

November 15th: Portugal coach Martinez attended the pre-match press conference against Armenia and was once again asked about Ronaldo's red stain.

Martinez: "It was a difficult moment after the game because the emotions may not have been clear yet. I saw his reaction to the provocation. From the very beginning of the game, every fight in the penalty area. There were even hints of it in the press conference the day before. He just wanted to continue playing. Others might have gone down to seek a penalty. This was not a violent attack. Violent behavior is not a red card for violence, but just a reaction to provocation. We need to try our best to present the case and be fully prepared. It would be very unfair if we were suspended for a long time."

Martinez: "I have already said the mode of operation of the national team: if the player is injured, he is not in the national team; the player is suspended. Not in the national team. Because his focus is not on the game. If he is not in the game day squad, it means that the player's focus is to win the game. Cristiano was also absent against Ireland. We have the best record in history. These questions are disrespectful to Cristiano and everyone present. Why are we talking about this? He has won countless games and his attitude is impeccable. It is just part of the way we work."source:vn7m cn