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Match stewards and security had to spring into action numerous times

Ronaldo selfie hunters a security 'concern' - Martinez

Portugal boss Roberto Martinez expressed his concern after fans repeatedly ran onto the pitch seeking selfies with Cristiano Ronaldo during Saturday's 3-0 Euro 2024 victory over Turkey in Dortmund.

Euro 2024 • 23 Jun 24

Martinez salutes Portugal's discipline in comeback win

Portugal left it late but managed to snatch a 2-1 comeback victory over the Czech Republic in their opening Euro 2024 game on Tuesday and manager Roberto Martinez was full of praise for his side's discipline, even after falling behind.

Euro 2024 • 19 Jun 24

"We've got a lot to look forward to, this group is still building and hopefully we continue on."

Dara O'Shea sees reasons for optimism despite defeat

Dara O'Shea is convinced the Republic of Ireland have reasons to be cheerful despite Portugal bringing a difficult season to a bruising conclusion.

Soccer • 13 Jun 24

Ronaldo scored twice against John O'Shea's Ireland side

Martinez hails Ronaldo display against Ireland

Portugal boss Roberto Martinez saluted captain Cristiano Ronaldo's enduring quality after watching him send the nation into Euro 2024 with two stunning goals against Republic of Ireland.

Soccer • 12 Jun 24

Cristiano Ronaldo was not used in the recent game against Croatia

Ronaldo expected to play for Portugal against Ireland

Cristiano Ronaldo will get a chance to prove his readiness for the Euro 2024 finals as Portugal boss Roberto Martinez prepares to unleash him on John O'Shea's Ireland side.

Soccer • 10 Jun 24

Ronaldo had endured a difficult 2022 World Cup

Ronaldo's Portugal career goes on after squad selection

Cristiano Ronaldo has been included in Portugal's squad for their upcoming Euro 2024 qualifiers, ending doubts about his international future.

Soccer • 17 Mar 23

Tedesco replaces Martinez as Belgium boss

Former RB Leipzig boss Dominic Tedesco has been appointed as Belgium's new head coach.

Soccer • 08 Feb 23

Roberto Martinez's spell in charge of Belgium ended with a group stage exit at the World Cup

Portugal appoint Roberto Martinez as new boss

Portugal have confirmed the appointment of Roberto Martinez as new national team manager.

Soccer • 09 Jan 23

Roberto Martinez has stepped down as Belgium manager

Martinez steps down after Belgium World Cup exit

Belgium head coach Roberto Martinez fought back the tears as he confirmed his side's 0-0 draw with Croatia was his last game in the job.

Soccer • 01 Dec 22

Ireland players furiously react to William Gallas's goal

Martinez plays down Henry's reunion with Ireland fans

Roberto Martinez held his counsel on Thierry Henry as the Frenchman prepares for a first reunion with Republic of Ireland fans since his infamous 2009 handball.

Soccer • 25 Mar 22

(L to R): Wayne Rooney, Roberto Martinez and Frank Lampard.

Martinez, Rooney & Lampard on Toffees' short list

Former manager Roberto Martinez is in the running for a return to Everton but the club are not ruling out other options in their quest to replace the sacked Rafael Benitez.

Soccer • 17 Jan 22

Roberto Martinez is staying on as Belgium manager

Martinez to stay on as Belgium coach

Roberto Martinez will stay on as Belgium coach despite the country's European Championship exit and attempt another tilt at a major title at next year's World Cup.

Soccer • 09 Jul 21

Roberto Martinez (L) speaks to Dries Mertens during Belgium's Euro 2020 quarter-final defeat to Italy

Martinez sticking with Belgium for 2022 World Cup

Roberto Martinez is focusing on the future with Belgium despite their Euro 2020 elimination last week.

Soccer • 05 Jul 21

Lukaku speaks to the media at the post-match press conference

Lukaku dedicates two-goal performance to Eriksen

Belgium striker Romelu Lukaku says he and his team-mates were in shock after learning of the situation of Denmark's Christian Eriksen ahead of their own Euro 2020 opener against Russia.

Euro 2020 • 13 Jun 21

Thierry Henry is back working with Belgium

Thierry Henry rejoins Belgium staff for Euros

Thierry Henry is rejoining Belgium's coaching staff for the European Championship where he will serve again as one of coach Roberto Martinez's assistants.

Soccer • 31 May 21

Nations League: Defeats for England, Scotland and NI

Early goals by Youri Tielemans and Dries Mertens earned Belgium a comfortable 2-0 victory over England as they strengthened their grip on top spot in Nations League Group A2 in Leuven.

Soccer • 15 Nov 20

Roberto Martinez led Belgium to third place at the World Cup

Belgium extend Roberto Martinez's contract

Roberto Martinez has signed a contract extension to remain as Belgium coach until 2022, the Royal Belgian Football Federation (KBVB) has announced.

Soccer • 20 May 20

Kevin De Bruyne scoring with Belgium's fourth

Martinez sings De Bruyne's praises after Scotland rout

Belgium coach Roberto Martinez has hailed Kevin De Bruyne as "the best playmaker in the world" after he scored one goal and set up three more in their 4-0 win over Scotland in Euro 2020 qualifying on Monday.

Soccer • 10 Sep 19

Lukaku has netted 42 in 96 games since joining United from Everton in 2017

Martinez: It's clear Lukaku has to leave Man United

Belgium boss Roberto Martinez believes "it is clear" that Romelu Lukaku has to leave Manchester United this summer.

Soccer • 17 Jun 19

Roberto Martinez led Belgium to third place in Russia

Third place finish leaves a 'legacy', says Martinez

A third place finish at the World Cup leaves a strong legacy for Belgian football, manager Roberto Martinez said, as he declared the tournament a success for his team.

World Cup 2018 • 14 Jul 18

Roberto Martinez was left to rue missed opportunities

Not taking our chances cost us, says Martinez

Belgium paid the price for failing to take their chances against France but will now have to shake off their disappointment and focus on finishing third at the World Cup, manager Roberto Martinez said.

World Cup 2018 • 10 Jul 18

Martinez issues instructions to his side

It's going to be France-England according to Whelan

It's down to the final four in Russia and on Wednesday night we'll know the two finalists.

Soccer • 10 Jul 18

Belgium battle back to break Japanese hearts

Belgium threw caution to the wind to reach the World Cup quarter-finals as substitute Nacer Chadli scored in the dying seconds against Japan to snatch a 3-2 comeback win and set up a clash with five-time champions Brazil.

World Cup 2018 • 02 Jul 18

'Eden is okay, he had a little trouble, but it's nothing to worry about.'

Belgium boss Martinez plays down Hazard injury fears

Belgium manager Roberto Martinez has played down injury fears over Eden Hazard after he limped off in a recent friendly.

Soccer • 11 Jun 18

Kenny Cork rant latest in long line of managerial spats

Dundalk manager Stephen Kenny has stoked the flames ahead of the FAI Cup final with Cork City, lashing out at the Premier Division champions' players for a lack of respect. Here we take a look at what happened there and in some of soccer's fiercest managerial spats.

Soccer • 07 Nov 17