João Galamba shocked at Sporting ace's Portugal omission: incomprehensible | OneFootball

Portugal drew 0-0 with Colombia in the third and final matchday of the 2026 World Cup group stage, a result that secured qualification for the next round for the Seleção, although in second place in the group. Even so, the performance of Roberto Martínez's side sparked several reactions.

One of the most contested decisions was related to the makeup of Portugal's defense. The manager once again opted for Renato Veiga in central defense, leaving Gonçalo Inácio on the bench for the entire match.

Among the critical voices was João Galamba. Through the social network X, the former Secretary of State for Energy and the Environment said he was baffled by Roberto Martínez's choice, arguing that the Sporting center-back - who has been linked with Serie A - should have started against Colombia.

"Renato Veiga playing instead of Gonçalo Inácio is incomprehensible", wrote the former Minister of Infrastructure, in a post that was quickly shared and commented on by several fans after the goalless draw.

Gonçalo Inácio's absence from the starting eleven once again fueled the debate around Roberto Martínez's choices. Many fans of the Alvalade club also expressed their disagreement, arguing that the Portugal international deserved to have been the initial choice.

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