Portugal coach Roberto Martinez has shut down rumors that Cristiano Ronaldo's chase for 1,000 career goals  has turned into an unhealthy obsession that could make the legend selfish on the pitch, especially by stopping passes to teammates. In a fresh interview (March 2026), Martinez defended his talismanic captain, insisting Ronaldo remains a true team player even as he nears the historic milestone. With 965 competitive career goals  (including 143 for Portugal and 22 this se