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After thrashing Armenia 9-1 in the absence of superstar forward Cristiano Ronaldo, Portugal manager Roberto Martinez asserted that each member of the squad brings 'something different' to the table.
Cristiano Ronaldo has sent a message of support to his Portugal team-mates ahead of their meeting with Armenia. The Selecao currently top Group F ahead of the final round of World Cup qualification games but defeat to Ireland on Thursday means they need to win to book their trip stateside next summer.
Portugal faced an early setback by conceding two surprising goals from Ireland. Despite controlling the possession of the ball, they faced a solid defense. To worsen the situation, Cristiano Ronaldo received a red card after a surprising gesture 2026 World Cup qualifier game,