Former Belgium coach Roberto Martinez has been named the new manager of Portugal, the country’s football federation (FPF) has confirmed.
The Spaniard stepped down as Belgium’s coach following his
side’s disappointing World Cup group stage exit, saying he had made the
decision to end his six-year tenure some time ago and would have left even if
they had been crowned champions.
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It ended a long spell in charge of the side whom he took to number one in FIFA’s world rankings and third place at the 2018 World Cup in Russia.
The 49-year-old is replacing former Portugal coach Fernando
Santos, who also left his job after the team suffered a shock defeat by Morocco
at the quarter-final stage in Qatar.
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“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.”
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