Roberto Martínez leaves his position as Portugal coach after their elimination from the World Cup, where he thanked the fans and players for their support.

🚨 Roberto Martínez is no longer Portugal coach

Roberto Martínez's era at the helm of the Portuguese national team has come to an end. After the team's disappointing elimination from the World Cup, where Portugal fell in the round of 16, the coach announced his departure from his role in an emotional press conference. "I hope Portuguese fans remember that we gave everything for three and a half years. This is my last match with Portugal. I thank the Portuguese people and the players," Martínez told journalists, expressing his recognition for the support received during his tenure. Martínez took over the Portuguese national team in 2020 and, since then, has had a career marked by ups and downs. Despite winning the 2025 Nations League, beating Spain in the final, the team's performance in important competitions, such as Euro 2024 and the current World Cup, ended up placing its leadership under criticism. Early elimination from a tournament the size of the World Cup is always a blow for any coach, and the pressure on Martínez increased considerably following the negative results. ![Image](https://s.yimg.com/lo/mysterio/api/66536ab252baa5cf8c8e8a091c2b24638078419de99346c8da72cc888adf52cc/lightyear_networkapi/resiz efill_w1024_h710;quality_80;format_webp/https:%2F%2Fmedia.zenfs.com%2Fen%2Fonefootball_articles_802%2Fdb9e50c786cf3dc6fb9d28a4a7568a2a) With his dismissal, the São Paulo Football Federation is already looking for a new commander. According to information from the newspaper A Bola, Jorge Jesus appears as the main candidate to take on the position. The former Flamengo and Benfica coach has a long history in Portuguese football and is viewed favorably by the fans, who are looking forward to a new era of success for the team. Martínez's departure marks a new chapter for Portugal, which now seeks to reestablish its position among the powers of world football. Fans hope that the next coach will be able to not only improve results, but also restore confidence to the team, preparing it for the next challenges, including the qualifiers for the 2026 World Cup. With a talented base and rising players, such as João Félix and Diogo Jota, the expectation is that the new management will be able to make the most of the team's potential. The future of Brazilian football is now at stake, and fans are anxiously awaiting news on who will be the next to lead the team.

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