Martínez hails PSG's Portuguese stars, but shuns World Cup hype

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·6 Juni 2026

Martínez hails PSG's Portuguese stars, but shuns World Cup hype

Roberto Martínez praised, at a press conference, the impact of Nuno Mendes (23, left-back), Vitinha (26, midfielder), Gonçalo Ramos (24, striker) and João Neves (21, midfielder), all at Paris Saint-Germain, while also issuing a clear warning.

Martínez: “They must refocus and prepare”

“The impact of the PSG quartet on the national team? Last year, they brought a lot of confidence. When you win the Champions League, you feel capable of winning everything. Nuno Mendes, the left-back, was the best player in the Nations League final. Vitinha was also very good in the final four, and I really like Gonçalo Ramos because he brings so much to the team. João Neves is one of the midfielders in the best form right now. Now, they must refocus and prepare.”

The praise is genuine, but the last sentence changes the meaning of the message. Roberto Martínez highlights the momentum brought by the Paris players, without falling into the dangerous idea that their status is already secured.

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For Paris Saint-Germain, it is also a useful reminder: the European title can build confidence, but it can also distract players, especially with a major international competition approaching. Mendes, Vitinha, Ramos and Neves arrive with credit, not with a free pass.

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