Roberto Martinez

Roberto Martínez has said he intends to hold talks with Cristiano Ronaldo after being appointed as Portugal's manager.

Ronaldo was left out of the starting XI by Santos for the final two World Cup matches. but I also understand there is a very large team [at the federation] … The 49-year-old is replacing Fernando Santos, who left after Portugal suffered a shock

Portuguese Football Federation president Fernando Gomes said of the appointment: “I appreciate the enthusiasm and ambition with which he (Martinez) received the ...

(and) the team has played has given people real joy. “I arrived with the clear idea of qualifying for the (2018) World Cup. This is an important moment for the national team.” [The Athletic revealed on Saturday](https://theathletic.com/4066354/2023/01/07/roberto-martinez-portugal-head-coach/) that Martinez was set to be named as Portugal’s head coach. [Belgium](https://theathletic.com/football/team/belgium/) head coach after the 2022 World Cup in Qatar. Martinez said: “I am very excited to be here.

Portugal named former Belgium coach Roberto Martinez as their new manager on Monday and the Spaniard said he would sit down with Cristiano Ronaldo to talk ...

"I want to contact all 26 players who were at the last World Cup ... but I also understand there is a very large team (at the FFF) ... Register for free to Reuters and know the full story

Portugal confirm the appointment of Roberto Martinez as their new manager, with the former Belgium boss replacing Fernando Santos.

Roberto, we will do everything to make your cycle at the head of the national team a long and happy one." This is what we aspire to, this is the DNA of the Federation." I wish you all the luck and welcome you, on behalf of the Portuguese people, certain that you will do everything to put our team in the decisions of the biggest international competitions.

The former Belgium manager took charge of the Red Devils for six years from 2016 to 2022 over which period he took the country to third in the 2018 World ...

We are going to give all the players an opportunity and respect all those who are already in the selection. "We are going to start a footballing process to try to get to know all the players that could be part of this selection. It's a process that we have to face naturally, with responsibility, and we're going to make important decisions for the team". I want to meet everyone, and starting today I want to talk and get to know all the players. Cristiano is part of that list, he spent 19 years with the national team and deserves respect, let's talk. [Mbappe and Real Madrid launch staunch defence of Zidane after Le Graet comments](https://www.eurosport.co.uk/football/kylian-mbappe-and-real-madrid-launch-staunch-defence-of-zinedine-zidane-after-noel-le-graet-comments_sto9308573/story.shtml) [Transfer news live - Arsenal want Balde, Weghorst to Man Utd latest] [Pressure?

Portugal has appointed former Belgium and Everton manager Roberto Martinez as the teams new head coach.

[Cristiano Ronaldo](/topic/cristiano-ronaldo)and his future. An ET poll of analysts had expected the Mumbai-headquartered company’s profits to expand by 12.5%. Martinez will be replacing [Fernando Santos](/topic/fernando-santos)who resigned from the post of Portugal’s head coach following the team’s defeat by Morocco at [World Cup](/topic/world-cup)2022 last month. Meanwhile, After staying in charge for six years, Martinez resigned as Belgium's coach in the aftermath of the team’s group-stage exit in [Qatar](/topic/qatar). [US News](/news/international/us), [UK News](/news/international/uk), [Canada News](/news/international/canada), International Breaking News Events, and Latest News Updates on The Economic Times.) There are several budding questions about his ability to influence the game.

LISBON, Jan. 9 (Xinhua) -- The Portuguese Football Federation (FPF) announced on Monday Roberto Martinez as the new national football team coach until the ...

(Photo by Pedro Fiuza/Xinhua) Portugal's new head coach Roberto Martinez (R) shakes hands with President of the Portuguese Football Federation Fernando Gomes at a press conference upon his official presentation at the Cidade do Futebol in Oeiras, Jan. Portugal's new head coach Roberto Martinez (R) poses for photos with President of the Portuguese Football Federation Fernando Gomes at a press conference upon his official presentation at the Cidade do Futebol in Oeiras, Jan.

Roberto Martínez: “Portugal must always aim to win as a modern team, with tactical flexibility”

To be World Champions you first have to qualify. To be European Champions you first have to qualify. I think it will be very important to accelerate our understanding of Portuguese football.” Playing with a 3-man or 4-man defence depends on the players available, and the job for me and my coaching staff will be to get the maximum out of every player.” I will respect all these players, many of whom I have faced as an opponent and I am delighted to now have them on my side.” “Obviously we spoke to a lot of people, but the only coach who we made a concrete offer to was Roberto Martínez.