Roberto Martinez — Portugal national football team coach until 2026, stepped down after last-16 World Cup loss to Spain.
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… Jesus said he had told Ronaldo he needed him in the squad for his first games at the helm after replacing Roberto Martinez following the 2026 World Cup. …
Ronaldo can return to Portugal team if he wants: coach JesusCitizen Digital
… iful story." The five-time Ballon d’Or winner described the arrival of new coach Jorge Jesus as "the beginning of a new era" He said that the 72-year-old coach, with whom he worked last year at the Saudi club Al-Nassr, was "the perfect choice" to replace Spaniard Roberto Martinez …
Ronaldo focussing on 'present' ahead of Wales testCitizen Digital
… He replaced Roberto Martinez after Portugal's last-16 exit at the World Cup. window._taboola = window._taboola || []; _taboola.push({ mode: 'thumbnails-m', container: 'taboola-mid-article-thumbnails', placement: 'Mid Article Thumbnails', target_type: 'mix' }); Ronaldo is the lead …
Ronaldo named in Portugal squad for Nations LeagueCitizen Digital
… His predecessor Roberto Martinez lost his job after a group stage exit at the World Cup four years ago. …
Garcia departure leaves Belgium facing 'generational change'Citizen Digital
… The 41-year-old striker was criticised for his World Cup performances this summer under predecessor Roberto Martinez as Portugal were eliminated in the last 16 by Spain. …
New Portugal coach Jesus 'will call up' Ronaldo if availableCitizen Digital
… (Photo by Thomas COEX / AFP) Audio By Vocalize Jorge Jesus is set to be appointed Portugal coach after Roberto Martinez stepped down in the wake of their World Cup exit, a source told AFP on Thursday. …
Jorge Jesus to take over as Portugal coach after World Cup exitCitizen Digital
… Ronaldo and Portugal coach Roberto Martinez have been accused of dragging his international career out beyond its sell-by date. …
Close to tears and on his own as Ronaldo's World Cup dream endsCitizen Digital
… 01 (EAT) Add as a Preferred Source on Google Follow us Follow on Whatsapp Follow on Google Follow on Twitter Soccer Football - UEFA Euro 2024 Qualifiers - Group J - Portugal v Liechtenstein - Estadio Jose Alvalade, Lisbon, Portugal - March 23, 2023 Portugal coach Roberto Martinez …
Martinez ends Portugal tenure with World Cup exitCitizen Digital
… 01 (EAT) Add as a Preferred Source on Google Follow us Follow on Whatsapp Follow on Google Follow on Twitter Soccer Football - UEFA Euro 2024 Qualifiers - Group J - Portugal v Liechtenstein - Estadio Jose Alvalade, Lisbon, Portugal - March 23, 2023 Portugal coach Roberto Martinez …
Martinez ends Portugal tenure with World Cup exitThe Standard
… Ronaldo and Portugal coach Roberto Martinez have been accused of dragging his international career out beyond its sell-by date. …
Close to tears and on his own as Ronaldo's World Cup dream endsPortugal coach Jorge Jesus said Cristiano Ronaldo can return to the national team if he wants, after the 41-year-old walked out on the squad when left on the bench for matches against Norway and Denmark in the Nations League.
5 October 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Portugal coach Jorge Jesus said Cristiano Ronaldo can return to the national team if he wants, after the 41-year-old walked out on the squad when left on the bench for matches against Norway and Denmark in the Nations League.
5 October 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Cristiano Ronaldo, 41, said he is focused on "the present" and refused to set a date for his international retirement when speaking to press ahead of a Nations League match against Wales. He confirmed his ambition to reach 1,000 career goals, having already scored 979 in all competitions.
24 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Cristiano Ronaldo, 41, was named in Portugal's squad for the Nations League campaign under new coach Jorge Jesus. Ronaldo has said this would "probably" be his final season in football, during which he has scored more than 950 goals for club and country.
18 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Rudi Garcia has stepped down as Belgium's head coach after the team lost to Spain in the World Cup quarter-finals. Garcia, who took over in January 2025, led Belgium to Nations League A qualification during his 18-month tenure.
20 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Portugal appointed Jorge Jesus as national team coach on Friday, saying he will call on Cristiano Ronaldo if the 41-year-old forward remains available to play, despite criticism of his performances at the 2026 World Cup.
10 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Jorge Jesus, 71, has reached full agreement with the Portuguese Football Federation to become Portugal's coach, replacing Roberto Martinez who stepped down after the team's 1-0 World Cup last-16 loss to Spain. Jesus is set to sign a four-year contract running until the 2030 World Cup.
9 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Cristiano Ronaldo's World Cup dream ended in a 1-0 defeat to Spain in the last-16 match, with the 41-year-old Portugal captain fighting back tears after a disappointing performance. He said he would leave the tournament with a clear conscience and reflect on what comes next.
7 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Roberto Martinez confirmed he is leaving as Portugal coach following the team's 1-0 World Cup last-16 loss to Spain. The 52-year-old Spaniard, who had been in charge since 2023, was frequently criticized for persistently selecting aging captain Cristiano Ronaldo.
7 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Roberto Martinez confirmed he is stepping down as Portugal coach following the team's 1-0 World Cup last-16 defeat to Spain. Martinez, who took charge in 2023 and was criticized for continuing to select ageing captain Cristiano Ronaldo, said his departure was expected as his contract was ending.
7 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Cristiano Ronaldo, 41, played his final World Cup match as Portugal lost to Spain 1-0 in the round of 16, ending his bid to win the tournament. The Portugal captain said he would leave "with a clear conscience" and reflected that his 2016 Euro title with the national team was equally significant to him as a World Cup would have been.
7 July 2026 · The Standard →
Cristiano Ronaldo and Luka Modric, both over 40, will meet for the first time as outfield players aged over 40 at a World Cup when Portugal face Croatia in the last-32 clash on Friday. Both players face questions about whether their veteran status benefits or burdens their teams' tournament hopes.
1 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Cristiano Ronaldo and Luka Modric will make history as the first two outfield players aged over 40 to face each other at a World Cup when Portugal take on Croatia in the last-32. Both players, once Real Madrid teammates, have shown their age despite their status as national heroes, though Ronaldo scored twice against Uzbekistan to become the first player to score at six World Cups.
1 July 2026 · The Standard →
Colombia and Portugal drew 0-0 in their World Cup Group K match on Sunday, with Colombia finishing top of the group. Colombia will play Ghana in the last 32, while Portugal will face Croatia.
28 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Jude Bellingham scored and assisted as England defeated Panama 2-0 at MetLife Stadium to qualify for the World Cup knockout rounds as Group L winners. England will face one of the best third-placed teams in Atlanta on Wednesday.
28 June 2026 · The Standard →
Colombia finished top of World Cup Group K after a 0-0 draw with Portugal on Saturday, with a late goal ruled out for marginal offside. Colombia will play Ghana in the last 32, while Portugal face Croatia.
28 June 2026 · The Standard →
England, level on four points with Ghana after two games, face Panama at MetLife Stadium seeking a victory to claim top spot in Group L. Portugal enter their Group K clash with leaders Colombia knowing only a win will enable them to leapfrog the South Americans into first place.
27 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Portugal coach Roberto Martinez said his team is "perfectly ready" for Saturday's World Cup group finale against Colombia at Miami Stadium despite Florida storms disrupting preparations. Martinez noted the team began planning in March and completed 13 training sessions in Miami to adapt to the weather and local pitch conditions.
27 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →
England, level on four points with Ghana, face Panama aiming for top spot in Group L, while Portugal take on Colombia knowing only a win will let them leapfrog into first place in Group K. Both nations have shown inconsistency, mixing laboured performances with moments of quality.
27 June 2026 · The Standard →
Brazil will seek to qualify for the last 32 of the World Cup against Scotland as the tournament shifts to six games a day. Carlo Ancelotti's side expect to progress, though Scotland aims to qualify for the knockout rounds for the first time in their history.
24 June 2026 · The Standard →
Cristiano Ronaldo became the first player to score at six World Cups and struck twice as Portugal defeated Uzbekistan 5-0 in a Group K match on June 23, 2026, in Houston, advancing the team toward the knockout rounds.
23 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Cristiano Ronaldo scored twice as Portugal defeated Uzbekistan 5-0 in the 2026 World Cup, making him the first player to score at six World Cup tournaments, a record surpassing Lionel Messi. The 41-year-old captain's performance came after what he described as "a dark week," and he now has 10 World Cup goals overall, more than any other Portuguese player.
23 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →
England will aim to book their place in the knockout rounds on Tuesday against Ghana in Group L, seeking to build on a 4-2 win over Croatia. Portugal attempt to kickstart their campaign after a lacklustre opening draw.
23 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →
England face Ghana in Group L on Tuesday aiming to secure a place in the World Cup last 32, a day after Argentina and France advanced. Portugal look to kickstart their campaign after an opening draw, while England seek to build on their 4-2 win over Croatia.
23 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Cristiano Ronaldo became the first player to score in six World Cup campaigns, striking twice in Portugal's 5-0 victory over Uzbekistan. The result put Portugal on the brink of the knockout rounds and answered criticism following their earlier 1-1 draw with the Democratic Republic of Congo.
23 June 2026 · The Standard →
England launched their World Cup campaign with a 4–2 victory over Croatia, with Harry Kane scoring twice including a penalty and equalling Gary Lineker's England World Cup goal record. Portugal drew with the Democratic Republic of Congo.
19 June 2026 · The Standard →
Mexico and South Korea will meet in Guadalajara on Thursday in Group A of the 2026 FIFA World Cup, with a win guaranteeing either team a place in the knockout rounds. Both teams enter fresh from opening victories—Mexico over South Africa and South Korea over the Czech Republic—and the expanded 48-team format means that even finishing third could advance.
18 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Mexico and South Korea face each other in Guadalajara on Thursday in a Group A fixture where a win will guarantee a last 32 berth. Both teams arrive fresh from opening victories over South Africa and Czech Republic respectively, with the expanded 48-team format and advancement of the eight best-ranked third-place teams meaning either side can secure progression with victory.
18 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →
England defeated Croatia 4-2 in a World Cup Group L match, with Harry Kane scoring twice, Jude Bellingham and Marcus Rashford adding goals. Ghana edged Panama, and Portugal drew with the Democratic Republic of Congo.
18 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Cristiano Ronaldo said he was feeling "very positive" before Portugal flew to their World Cup base camp in Palm Beach, Florida, saying the team had prepared well and hoped to finish top of their group and perform well in the tournament.
12 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Cristiano Ronaldo will participate in his sixth World Cup in 2026 at age 41, matching Lionel Messi's appearances at the tournament. Ronaldo has never won the World Cup despite reaching the semi-finals in 2006 and has since experienced two round-of-16 exits, a quarter-final defeat, and a group-stage elimination.
3 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →