World Cup 2026: Rio Ferdinand advises Portugal coach Martinez on how to use Ronaldo

Rio Ferdinand advised Portugal manager Roberto Martinez to use Cristiano Ronaldo as a super-sub in the 2026 World Cup. Ferdinand believes the 41-year-old can be devastating coming off the bench against tired defenses, especially in matches against the strongest teams. He urged Martinez to talk to Ronaldo and explain that winning the World Cup is more important than starting every game.