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FIFA World Cup: Portugal coach defends playing Cristiano Ronaldo for full 90 minutes in draw with DR Congo
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FIFA World Cup: Portugal coach defends playing Cristiano Ronaldo for full 90 minutes in draw with DR Congo

The Hindu · Jun 18, 2026, 10:28 AM · Also reported by 4 other sources

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“It makes no ‌sense to get the best goal scorer in world football out in a game that you need goals,” Martinez said

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