Tag: Roberto Martinez
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Qatar 2022: Head coach, Roberto Martinez quits role after Belgium’s exit
Roberto Martinez exited his role as the head coach of the Belgium national team after leading his team to an early exit at the ongoing FIFA 2022 World Cup in Qatar. Martinez got appointed as the head coach in 2016 but has since failed to win laurels with Belgium. He led Belgium to finish third…
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Martinez emerges as Newcastle target to replace Steve Bruce
Belgium coach Roberto Martinez is emerging as a target for Newcastle United’s new owners. Martinez’s contract is due to expire this summer and The Times says the Catalan is on the shortlist of Newcastle’s board. The former Everton manager could be installed at Newcastle before preseason training, though it would mean him sacrificing the Qatar…
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Belgium lacked magic in World Cup semi-final defeat to France – Martinez
Roberto Martinez attributed Belgium’s inability to “create a little bit of magic” to their World Cup semi-final defeat to France. Samuel Umtiti’s second-half header edged a tight contest in Saint Petersburg in France’s favour, meaning it will be bronze at best for Belgium’s golden generation at Russia 2018. “It was a very tight game, there…
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Team spirit can carry Belgium to World Cup final – Martinez
Belgium are in uncharted territory for their World Cup semi-final with France but believe their team spirit and togetherness can ensure they carry on their extraordinary journey in Russia, manager Roberto Martinez has said. Martinez’s team tackles the 1998 World Cup winners in St Petersburg on Tuesday for a place in the final, marking the…