Portugal coach Martinez quits after World Cup exit

Roberto Martinez resigned as Portugal's head coach after the national side’s quarter‑final loss to Spain at the World Cup. He cited the failure to win the tournament as the reason for stepping down.

The decision comes ahead of Page’s Nations League clash with Norway, where a new manager will take charge. Martinez praised 41‑year‑old Cristiano Ronaldo as a role model captain, but did not comment on the star’s future with the national side. rocore.sbs