Hey, football fans! 🏟️ We've all been there—overflowing with excitement to see our heroes up close. But Portugal's coach Roberto Martinez has a message for all Cristiano Ronaldo enthusiasts: let's keep the love off the pitch!
During a press conference on Tuesday, Martinez expressed concerns over recent fan invasions during Portugal's Euro 2024 matches and training sessions. \"Cristiano is an experienced player who's been with the national team for over 20 years,\" Martinez said. \"He knows the incredible support from fans worldwide, but I hope there won't be any more pitch invasions. It's dangerous and not good for football.\"
Just last month, six fans sprinted onto the field at the BVB Stadion in Dortmund during Portugal's 3-0 victory over Türkiye. Earlier, another fan interrupted a team practice on June 14. While Ronaldo graciously took selfies with these overzealous supporters 📸, the disruptions led UEFA to amp up security measures and even consider filing criminal complaints against future pitch invaders.
No one wants to see our favorite matches delayed or our players put at risk, right? So let's show our support from the stands and keep the game flowing smoothly. After all, the best way to cheer on CR7 and the team is with our voices, not our feet on the pitch! 👏
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Portugal coach Martinez: Ronaldo fans need stop invading pitch
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