Martinez ends Portugal tenure with World Cup exit
Soccer Football - UEFA Euro 2024 Qualifiers - Group J - Portugal v Liechtenstein - Estadio Jose Alvalade, Lisbon, Portugal - March 23, 2023 Portugal coach Roberto Martinez with Cristiano Ronaldo after he was substituted REUTERS/Pedro Nunes
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The 52-year-old Spaniard saw his side lose 1-0 to a late Mikel Merino goal at the home of the Dallas Cowboys.
Martinez, who was consistently criticised for sticking with ageing captain Cristiano Ronaldo no matter what, had been in charge since 2023.
Before that he was manager of Belgium, following tenures in British football with Swansea, Wigan and Everton.
Martinez, whose departure was expected with his contract ending, said: "It is true that it was my last game with the Portugal national team.
"Thank you to the Portuguese people because it was an incredible period, a pride which I can't describe.
"All that strength, energy we had from all the fans, from all the Portuguese people was incredible.
"Thank you for this and I take with me a memory for life."
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