Portugal Coach Martinez Calls for End to Pitch Invasions at Euro 2024

Portugal's football coach Roberto Martinez has issued a plea to Cristiano Ronaldo's fans: Stop storming the pitch! The appeal follows chaotic scenes at Euro 2024, including a practice session breach and multiple field invasions during Portugal's 3-0 win over Türkiye.

Six fans rushed the field in Dortmund on June 22, with another interrupting training days earlier—prompting UEFA to boost security and file criminal complaints. Ronaldo, ever the crowd-pleaser, snapped selfies with intruders mid-game, but Martinez emphasized safety first: 'It’s dangerous… not the part of the game we want to see.'

German referee Felix Zwayer even paused the Türkiye match until security cleared the field. With Ronaldo’s superstar status drawing frenzy, Martinez hopes fans will cheer from the stands.

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Portugal coach Martinez: Ronaldo fans need stop invading pitch

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