Roberto Martinez, the head coach of the Portugal national team, announced his departure from his post after the team suffered a defeat to Spain in the World Cup round of 16 match.
Reasons for Departure and Work Summary
Martinez stated that his contract with the Portuguese Football Federation ended on the day the team was eliminated from the tournament. He believes that the defeat to Spain marked the 'end of a cycle' for the national team, and further work is meaningless after the goal of winning the World Cup was not achieved.
Achievements and Comments on Ronaldo
The Spanish specialist led the Portugal team starting in 2023. During his tenure, the national team won the Nations League, successfully passed the group stage of the 2026 World Cup, and defeated Croatia in the Round of 16.
Furthermore, Martinez publicly commented on Cristiano Ronaldo, noting that for this World Cup, he had become the last, according to the coach. The coach highly praised him as an outstanding captain, emphasizing that the global star's contribution to the national team goes beyond just goals scored.