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Roberto Martinez: 'When You Need Goals, You Need Cristiano' After Portugal's DR Congo Draw

Portugal's World Cup group stage fixture against DR Congo ended in a frustrating 0-0 draw, leaving head coach Roberto Martinez to defend his decision to keep Cristiano Ronaldo on the pitch for the full 90 minutes. Despite registering just 25 touches—a remarkably low number for the veteran forward—Martinez insisted that Ronaldo's presence is essential. "When you look for goals, you need Cristiano," he said in the post-match press conference. The Seleção struggled to break down a resilient DR Cong...

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