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Roberto Martinez quits as Portugal manager after World Cup elimination to Spain

Portugal manager Roberto Martinez has stepped down from his post with immediate effect after his side's 1-0 defeat to Spain in the World Cup round of 16 on Monday.

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Three things Portugal will have to improve on despite knocking out Croatia

The final game at Toronto Stadium for the 2026 FIFA World Cup did not disappoint, as Portugal came from a goal down to defeat Croatia 2-1. They will move on to face Spain, who topped Austria 3-0 earlier in the day. But what are some things Roberto Martinez's men will have to improve on?

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Roberto Martinez describes 'amazing' atmosphere in Portugal comeback win over Croatia

Portugal head coach spoke with the media after his side's dramatic 2-1 victory over Croatia in their World Cup round of 32 match in Toronto.

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Memory of Diogo Jota motivating Portugal's World Cup, says manager Martinez

Portugal coach Roberto Martinez said his team will approach the knockout stage like a "second ⁠World Cup" when they face Croatia in their round of 32 clash in Toronto on Thursday.

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Roberto Martinez defends Cristiano Ronaldo's minutes in World Cup after draw

Portugal coach Roberto Martinez defended Cristiano Ronaldo after his skipper played another 90 minutes in ⁠the 0-0 World Cup Group K draw with Colombia, as his side finished in second place on Saturday, while the tournament's biggest names took a ‌breather.

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Martinez says Portugal primed for Colombia clash after months of planning

Portugal coach Roberto Martinez dismissed concerns about his team's preparations for Saturday's World Cup group ⁠finale against Colombia, insisting months of planning had left them "perfectly ready" despite Florida storms disrupting the build-up.

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Portugal played with heads not hearts in victory over Uzbekistan, says Roberto Martinez

Portugal played with their heads not their hearts in thumping ⁠Uzbekistan 5-0 on Tuesday with a performance that showed the players learned their lesson from a disappointing draw in ‌their World Cup opener, coach Roberto Martinez said.

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Martinez insists Portugal feeling no pressure ahead of Uzbekistan match

Portugal ignored the criticism that followed their 1-1 draw with Democratic Republic ⁠of Congo in their World Cup opener, and the unity within the squad is even stronger as they ‌head into their second match against, coach Roberto Martinez said.

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'We need to be calm': Martinez positive after Portugal's draw with Congo DR

Portugal’s lacklustre start to the World Cup in their 1-1 draw with ⁠the Democratic Republic of Congo on Wednesday was a major disappointment but is a continuation of underwhelming form at the global finals ‌over the last two decades, but head coach Roberto Martinez believes his side did some things well.

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Portugal boss Roberto Martinez unfazed by underwhelming D.R. Congo result

Portugal coach Roberto Martinez was unfazed on Wednesday by his side's unexpected 1-1 World Cup draw ⁠with unheralded Democratic Republic of Congo and said his side showed "extraordinary" attitude but still had work to do.

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Martinez coy on future as he plots World Cup triumph for Portugal

Roberto Martinez did not deny reports that this is likely to be his last ⁠World Cup with Portugal as he prepares his side for their Group K opener against the Democratic Republic of Congo in Houston ‌on Wednesday, but characterised it as 'old news'.

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Martinez expects ‘very competitive’ Nigeria test ahead of Portugal’s World Cup campaign

Portugal head coach Roberto Martinez has admitted he expects a ‘highly competitive’ encounter when his side faces Nigeria in Wednesday’s international friendly at the Estadio Dr. Magalhaes Pessoa in Leiria.

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Cristiano Ronaldo set to lead stacked Portugal squad at his sixth World Cup

Veteran Portugal striker Cristiano Ronaldo will lead his country into the 2026 World Cup this summer after coach Roberto Martinez named the 41-year-old in his squad on Tuesday.

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Portugal coach Martinez insists Ronaldo judged on form not age ahead of World Cup

Cristiano Ronaldo is 41, but Portugal coach Roberto Martinez said age is only a number and that his captain is judged on current form ⁠and by the same standards as everyone else.

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Portugal boss Martinez gives Mateus Fernandes first call-up, Ronaldo absent through injury

Coach Roberto Martinez announced this Friday Portugal’s squad for the upcoming friendlies against Mexico and the United States.