08 July,2026 09:20 AM IST | Arlington | AFP
Portugal coach Roberto Martinez gestures against Spain on Monday. Pic/AFP
Roberto Martinez confirmed on Monday that he was standing down as coach following Portugal's World Cup last-16 exit to Spain.
The Spaniard saw his side lose 0-1 to a late Mikel Merino goal at the home of the Dallas Cowboys.
The 52-year-old, who was consistently criticised for sticking with ageing captain Cristiano Ronaldo no matter what, had been in charge since 2023.
Before that he was manager of Belgium, following tenures in British football with Swansea, Wigan and Everton.
Martinez, whose departure was expected with his contract ending, said: "It is true that it was my last game with the Portugal national team.
"Thank you to the Portuguese people because it was an incredible period, a pride which I can't describe."
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