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Roberto Martinez accused of being ‘scared’ to substitute Cristiano Ronaldo at World Cup (opens original article in a new tab)

TL;DR

Portugal manager Roberto Martinez faced criticism for not substituting Cristiano Ronaldo during his team's 1-1 draw with DR Congo in the World Cup, with a BBC commentator accusing him of being 'scared' to make the change.

  • Cristiano Ronaldo played all 90 minutes in Portugal's World Cup match against DR Congo
  • Portugal manager Roberto Martinez faced criticism for not substituting Ronaldo despite his lack of impact
  • The match ended in a 1-1 draw between Portugal and DR Congo

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