The Portuguese Soccer Federation (FPF) has formally introduced the departure of nationwide group coach Roberto Martinez, confirming the tip of his tenure after the expiry of his contract and following Portugal’s exit from the World Cup.
IMAGE: Portugal nationwide group head coach Roberto Martinez. {Photograph}: Hannah Mckay/Reuters
Key Factors
- The Portuguese Soccer Federation (FPF) formally confirmed the departure of nationwide group coach Roberto Martinez and his teaching employees.
- Martinez’s contract expired, resulting in the mutual termination of the connection.
- The announcement follows Martinez’s assertion two days prior about leaving after Portugal’s World Cup Spherical of 16 exit.
- Martinez, appointed in January 2023, guided Portugal to the UEFA Nations League title in 2025.
- The FPF has initiated the seek for a brand new coach to take care of the nationwide group’s profitable tradition.
The Portuguese Soccer Federation (FPF) on Wednesday confirmed the departure of nationwide group coach Roberto Martinez following the expiry of his contract. “The Portuguese Soccer Federation broadcasts that it formally ended its contractual relationship with the Nationwide Workforce Coach, Roberto Martinez, and his teaching employees this Wednesday,” the FPF mentioned in an announcement.
Martinez’s Tenure and Departure
The announcement got here two days after Martinez mentioned he can be leaving the function following Portugal’s 1-0 defeat by Spain within the World Cup Spherical of 16 on Monday. The 52-year-old Spaniard was appointed Portugal coach in January 2023 after leaving Belgium and guided the group to the UEFA Nations League title in 2025.
Seek for a Successor
The FPF mentioned it had already begun the seek for a successor “with the goal of continuous to advertise the ambition and profitable tradition” throughout the nationwide group set-up.
