Roberto Martinez, Portugal's national team manager, recently reflected on his "very special" FA Cup victory with Wigan Athletic. In 2013, Martinez led Wigan to a historic one-nil win over Manchester City in the final, securing the club's first major trophy. Ben Watson scored a ninety-first-minute winner at Wembley Stadium, a moment Martinez described as defying the odds. This triumph came just days before Wigan's relegation from the Premier League.
The Spanish coach also discussed his experience managing Portugal captain Cristiano Ronaldo. Martinez finds working with Ronaldo "easy" due to the player's exceptional professionalism, discipline, and relentless ambition. He noted Ronaldo's unique hunger to win and his consistent desire to improve, even at forty years old. Martinez emphasised Ronaldo's significant leadership qualities and how his attitude positively influences the entire Portugal squad.
