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Dua Lipa's music interrupts Portugal coach Roberto Martínez's news conference

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Last updated Jun 26, 2026

Dua Lipa's music interrupts Portugal coach Roberto Martínez's news conference
Summary

During a news conference on June 26 in Miami Gardens, Florida, Portugal coach Roberto Martínez experienced an unusual interruption when songs by Dua Lipa began playing unexpectedly. The music resulted from technical issues related to a rehearsal nearby. Martínez acknowledged the interruption lightheartedly, suggesting that Lipa's support is notable. He mentioned the balance of his team in comparison to Lipa's music as key topics during the session.

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  • •Dua Lipa's songs played unexpectedly during Martínez's news conference.
  • •The interruption was attributed to technical difficulties during a rehearsal.
  • •Martínez joked about Lipa's support for the Portugal team.
  • •The news conference took place ahead of the World Cup.
  • •Martínez discussed team balance amid the distraction of the music.
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  • 6:07 PMYahoo Sports — The sounds of Dua Lipa interrupt Portugal coach Roberto Martínez's World Cup news conference
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A special guest crashed Portugal coach Roberto Martínez's news conference Friday: Grammy winner Dua Lipa. Speakers inside the interview room at the stadium started blaring some of Lipa's songs for a few minutes in the middle of Martínez’s availability session. “Dua Lipa's supporting Portugal, I believe," he said.

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