LISBON, Jan 9 — Portugal named former Belgium coach Roberto Martinez as their new manageron Monday and the Spaniard said he would sit down with Cristiano Ronaldo to talk about...
LISBON, Jan 9 — Portugal named former Belgium coach Roberto Martinez as their new manageron Monday and the Spaniard said he would sit down with Cristiano Ronaldo to talk about his future in the team.
“I appreciate the enthusiasm and ambition with which he received the invitation,” Portuguese Football Federation President Fernando Gomes told a news conference as Martinez stood next to him.Martinez stepped down as Belgium coach following their 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.
“I am delighted to be able to represent one of the most talented teams in the world,” Martinez said. “I understand there are great expectations ... but I also understand there is a very large team ... and together we will achieve our goals.”
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