Roberto Martinez

Belgium failed to progress from their World Cup group in Qatar, but Roberto Martinez has landed another big international job.

Martinez replaces Fernando Santos, who left his job after Portugal suffered a shock defeat to Morocco in the World Cup.

“I want to contact all 26 players who were at the last World Cup … but I also understand there is a very large team [at the FFF] … “I understand there are great expectations …

LISBON, Jan 9 — Former Belgium coach Roberto Martinez has been named the new manager of Portugal's national squad, the country's football federation (FPF) ...

Cristiano is a player on that list,” he said, adding he would “sit down and talk” with the forward, who is his country’s all-time record scorer with 118 goals. “I want to contact all 26 players who were at the last World Cup ... but I also understand there is a very large team (at the FFF) ...

Ronaldo was dropped by Fernando Santos for Portugal's knockout clashes in Qatar, but the ex-Belgium coach insisted that he was a player he was keen to ...

It's a process that we have to face naturally, with responsibility, and we're going to make important decisions for the team.' Martinez inherits a side in flux. I hope to contact all the players. 'I don't make decisions in the office. but insists the 37-year-old will be given 'opportunity and respect' [Roberto Martinez was announced as the new manager of Portugal on Monday](/sport/football/article-11614701/Portugal-appoint-Roberto-Martinez-new-coach-sacking-Fernando-Santos.html)

Portugal has appointed former Belgium and Everton manager Roberto Martinez as the teams new head coach.

[Cristiano Ronaldo](/topic/cristiano-ronaldo)and his future. An ET poll of analysts had expected the Mumbai-headquartered company’s profits to expand by 12.5%. Martinez will be replacing [Fernando Santos](/topic/fernando-santos)who resigned from the post of Portugal’s head coach following the team’s defeat by Morocco at [World Cup](/topic/world-cup)2022 last month. Meanwhile, After staying in charge for six years, Martinez resigned as Belgium's coach in the aftermath of the team’s group-stage exit in [Qatar](/topic/qatar). [US News](/news/international/us), [UK News](/news/international/uk), [Canada News](/news/international/canada), International Breaking News Events, and Latest News Updates on The Economic Times.) There are several budding questions about his ability to influence the game.

LISBON, Jan. 9 (Xinhua) -- The Portuguese Football Federation (FPF) announced on Monday Roberto Martinez as the new national football team coach until the ...

(Photo by Pedro Fiuza/Xinhua) Portugal's new head coach Roberto Martinez (R) shakes hands with President of the Portuguese Football Federation Fernando Gomes at a press conference upon his official presentation at the Cidade do Futebol in Oeiras, Jan. Portugal's new head coach Roberto Martinez (R) poses for photos with President of the Portuguese Football Federation Fernando Gomes at a press conference upon his official presentation at the Cidade do Futebol in Oeiras, Jan.

Roberto Martinez is the new coach of the Portuguese national team and many are interested to know what role Cristiano Ronaldo will play under him.

"He will be important for the coaching staff and will give us an acceleration for Portuguese football. I would like to bring in a Portuguese assistant, a former national team player. And tomorrow we will start talking and getting to know each other, and Cristiano is one of them. I don't believe in systems. "I'm not a coach who makes decisions in an office. "I have a clear idea of the structure and the roles of the coaching staff.

Roberto Martínez: “Portugal must always aim to win as a modern team, with tactical flexibility”

To be World Champions you first have to qualify. To be European Champions you first have to qualify. I think it will be very important to accelerate our understanding of Portuguese football.” Playing with a 3-man or 4-man defence depends on the players available, and the job for me and my coaching staff will be to get the maximum out of every player.” I will respect all these players, many of whom I have faced as an opponent and I am delighted to now have them on my side.” “Obviously we spoke to a lot of people, but the only coach who we made a concrete offer to was Roberto Martínez.