Roberto Martinez: Cristiano Ronaldo ‘plays to improve’, not for money or titles | OneFootball

Portugal boss Roberto Martinez has discussed Cristiano Ronaldo’s motivation and leadership for club and country.

"He is an example. He is the reference of world football and a player of the National Team. They are two different figures, but when the National Team is together, he is just a football player. He is very intelligent, he is the captain and shows commitment to the National Team that is exemplary, it is incredible, the hunger of Cristiano," Martinez said. The Portugal head coach was speaking to Antena 1.

"Cristiano does not play for money, he does not play for titles, he plays to improve. And that is incredible. Cristiano Ronaldo can win the Champions League, the Golden Shoe, and the day after Cristiano tries to improve," he added.

Ronaldo, aged 41, is the all-time leading international scorer with 143 goals in 226 appearances. The Al-Nassr forward has 28 goals in 35 matches this season.

Portugal will finalise their preparations with friendlies against Chile on 6 June and Nigeria on 10 June, after a 0-0 draw with Mexico and a 2-0 defeat to the USA. Their World Cup Group K campaign begins on 17 June against DR Congo, then Uzbekistan and Colombia.

Source: Goal.com