Roberto Martinez

Portugal must be ready to deal with criticism: Martinez

Portugal manager Roberto Martinez said on Wednesday that he understands the criticism levelled against his side after Euro 2024, as high expectations are to be expected due to their talented squad.

Is this the end for Ronaldo?

Portugal superstar Cristiano Ronaldo will have to come up with his best against France in the quarterfinal of the ongoing Euro 2024. The 39-year-old, who is yet to find the net for Portugal in this edition, has taken the most number of shots by any player and has already missed a penalty in a Round of 16 fixture against Slovenia. Against a formidable France, Ronaldo will have to step up, like he did in Portugal’s triumphant campaign in 2016, for a spot in the last four. 

Courtois misses out on Belgium Euro 2024 squad

Real Madrid goalkeeper Thibaut Courtois was not included in Belgium's Euro 2024 squad named on Tuesday as he recovers full fitness following a season marred by injury.

Ronaldo's Portugal lose 2-0 to Slovenia

Portugal slipped to a surprise 2-0 defeat to Slovenia in a Euro 2024 friendly in Ljubljana on Tuesday, their first defeat since the arrival of Spanish coach Roberto Martinez who had previously won eleven games in a row.

Why has Ronaldo been left out of Portugal squad?

Cristiano Ronaldo is set to miss Portugal's friendly clash against Sweden as Roberto Martinez made changes to his squad. Martinez had included the five-time Ballon d'Or winner in his preliminary 32-man squad but has now left him out of his team's next game against Sweden.

'Exemplary' Pepe returns to Portugal squad

Defender Pepe and midfielder Matheus Nunes return to the Portugal squad, named on Friday for Euro 2024 qualifiers against Liechtenstein and Iceland next week.

Euro Qualifiers / Martinez includes Ronaldo in squad

The 38-year-old "is very important for the team," the Spanish coach stressed during a press conference in which he unveiled his squad of 26

Roberto Martinez named new Portugal coach

Former Belgium coach Roberto Martinez has been named the new manager of Portugal's national squad, the country's football federation (FPF) said on Monday.

Hazard warning as Belgium look to old hand in Qatar

Kevin De Bruyne’s mercurial talent is indisputable and Romelu Lukaku will be a powerful force up front, so the big question for Belgium heading to the World Cup in Qatar is whether they can get the best out of playmaker Eden Hazard.

September 5, 2024
September 5, 2024

Portugal must be ready to deal with criticism: Martinez

Portugal manager Roberto Martinez said on Wednesday that he understands the criticism levelled against his side after Euro 2024, as high expectations are to be expected due to their talented squad.

July 5, 2024
July 5, 2024

Is this the end for Ronaldo?

Portugal superstar Cristiano Ronaldo will have to come up with his best against France in the quarterfinal of the ongoing Euro 2024. The 39-year-old, who is yet to find the net for Portugal in this edition, has taken the most number of shots by any player and has already missed a penalty in a Round of 16 fixture against Slovenia. Against a formidable France, Ronaldo will have to step up, like he did in Portugal’s triumphant campaign in 2016, for a spot in the last four. 

May 28, 2024
May 28, 2024

Courtois misses out on Belgium Euro 2024 squad

Real Madrid goalkeeper Thibaut Courtois was not included in Belgium's Euro 2024 squad named on Tuesday as he recovers full fitness following a season marred by injury.

March 27, 2024
March 27, 2024

Ronaldo's Portugal lose 2-0 to Slovenia

Portugal slipped to a surprise 2-0 defeat to Slovenia in a Euro 2024 friendly in Ljubljana on Tuesday, their first defeat since the arrival of Spanish coach Roberto Martinez who had previously won eleven games in a row.

March 20, 2024
March 20, 2024

Why has Ronaldo been left out of Portugal squad?

Cristiano Ronaldo is set to miss Portugal's friendly clash against Sweden as Roberto Martinez made changes to his squad. Martinez had included the five-time Ballon d'Or winner in his preliminary 32-man squad but has now left him out of his team's next game against Sweden.

November 10, 2023
November 10, 2023

'Exemplary' Pepe returns to Portugal squad

Defender Pepe and midfielder Matheus Nunes return to the Portugal squad, named on Friday for Euro 2024 qualifiers against Liechtenstein and Iceland next week.

March 18, 2023
March 18, 2023

Martinez includes Ronaldo in squad

The 38-year-old "is very important for the team," the Spanish coach stressed during a press conference in which he unveiled his squad of 26

January 9, 2023
January 9, 2023

Roberto Martinez named new Portugal coach

Former Belgium coach Roberto Martinez has been named the new manager of Portugal's national squad, the country's football federation (FPF) said on Monday.

November 7, 2022
November 7, 2022

Hazard warning as Belgium look to old hand in Qatar

Kevin De Bruyne’s mercurial talent is indisputable and Romelu Lukaku will be a powerful force up front, so the big question for Belgium heading to the World Cup in Qatar is whether they can get the best out of playmaker Eden Hazard.

July 4, 2018
July 4, 2018

Playing 'favourites' Brazil a dream for Belgium: Martinez

Brazil are the favourites in what Belgium coach Roberto Martinez describes as a "dream match" for his players when the two countries meet in a World Cup quarter-final in Kazan on Friday.