OFFICIAL: Roberto Martinez becomes new Portugal coach
Former Belgium head coach Roberto Martinez has been named Portugal manager, it was announced on Monday.
Martinez left his role as Belgium manager after the 2022 World Cup in Qatar where his side suffered a disappointing group stage exit, finishing third in Group F behind Morocco and Croatia.
“I appreciate the enthusiasm and ambition with which he [Martinez] received the invitation,” FPF President Fernando Gomes told a news conference.
“This is an important moment for the national team”
He replaces Fernando Santos at Portugal, who spent eight years in charge and led them to their first major title at Euro 2016.
Portugal were eliminated from the World Cup at the quarterfinal stage in a 1-0 defeat to Morocco, in which Santos made the bold call to bench Cristiano Ronaldo for a second straight game. Santos later said he had “no regrets” about the decision.
Martinez has previously enjoyed coaching spells at Swansea City, Wigan Athletic and Everton.
eggosa91
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he is not a winner , after all this super stars he still came out with nothing !!🙄 ..... anyways good luck !!!!
Paulamadubassie
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We all know the end result for Portugal 🇵🇹 [Crylaugh]
Football_only
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welcome to destroy Portugal
N0_N0NsENSE
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Only time will tell if it was Roberto Martinez or the belgium's players fault. Best of luck on your latest journey Roberto Martinez. 🔥🔥🔥
sicadkmptu
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Morroco got u sacked & got u appointed as well wow 🤩 Martinez give Tanx to Morroco🤪😂…
bussyfab
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Sacked by Belgium taken by Portugal! Football is all about recycling. Tuchel Sacked by PSG won the UCL for Chelsea with a Broken Leg 🦵...