ROBERTO MARTINEZ NAMED HEAD COACH OF PORTUGAL
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By Adeniyi Onaara
Former Belgium and Everton manager Roberto Martinez has been named head coach of Portugal.
The Spaniard, 49, takes over for Fernando Santos, who resigned following Portugal’s World Cup quarter-final loss to Morocco last month.
After Belgium’s group-stage exit in Qatar, Martinez stepped down as coach after six years in charge.
“This is an important moment for the national team,” said Portugal football president Fernando Gomes.
Martinez, who spent four years as Wigan manager before moving on to Everton for three years, was appointed Belgium manager in 2016 and led them to the top of the Fifa rankings in 2018.
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