Portugal have announced Roberto Martinez as their new head coach
The Spaniard takes over from sacked Fernando Santos after leaving Belgium.
Martinez was criticised for failing to get the most of a talented Belgium squad.
The Portuguese FA called it ‘an important moment’ for the national team
Portugal have announced the appointment of former Belgium boss Roberto Martinez – who takes over as national team coach following the sacking of Fernando Santos.
Santos was axed after Portugal after a disappointing World Cup that saw them stunned 1-0 by Morocco in the quarter-finals – capping off a camp that was plagued by negative headlines and rumours of discontent in the squad – with Cristiano Ronaldo dropped and falling out with his manager.
Martinez himself had a World Cup to forget with Belgium, who failed to even make it out of the group stage and also had a crisis within the squad – with the Spaniard criticised for struggling to make the most of his talented group during his six-year tenure with the side.
