Roberto Martinez named as Portugal coach
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Roberto Martinez, manager of Belgium, looks on after the 0-0 draw against Croatia in the FIFA World Cup game at the Ahmad Bin Ali Stadium in Qatar, December 1, 2022. (Photo: CFP)

Roberto Martinez was named as the new coach of Portugal on Monday, having stepped down as Belgium coach after their elimination from the World Cup in Qatar in the group stage.

The 49-year-old Spaniard takes over from Fernando Santos and the most pressing issue in his in-tray will be to clarify the situation of skipper Cristiano Ronaldo, who has just signed for Saudi club Al Nassr.