Martinez speaks to the Polish press at the hotel after criticizing Portugal

Roberto Martinez had explained, in the press conference on the eve of the match against Poland, Reasons why the Portuguese national team did not hold a preview in WarsawBut the Polish media were angry about this situation.

Przeglad Sportuy wrote that Portugal reached an agreement with UEFA “behind the Poles’ backs” and that some associations were “more equal than others” in the eyes of the body that oversees European football.

Now, upon his arrival on Polish soil, Martinez has made himself available to answer some questions from local journalists, as has Bruno Fernandes, who also spoke at the Cidade do Futebol.

Roberto Martinez or pźnym przylocie Portugalii do Warszawy 🛬

“Rzeczywiście nasz samolot się opóźnił, ale nieznacznie. Planowaliśmy, że do Polski dotrzemy dopiero wieczorem. We've got all new rejuvenation and complete growth with dysglycemia. pic.twitter.com/JaaRR4VW5u

– Kanal Sportowy (@Sportowy_Kanal)
October 11, 2024

It should be noted that the flight from Portugal arrived late to Poland, a situation that the Portuguese delegation had already expected, hence the change in the pre-match press conference. However, it is important to note that Polish journalists were able to ask questions during the morning via video call, but photojournalists were then unable to do their work.

Portugal was welcomed in Warsaw by a crowd of people, who waited for the bus outside the hotel and cheered, above all, for Cristiano Ronaldo.

The national team will face Poland next Saturday, starting at 7:45 pm, in the third round of the Nations League.