As Portugal faced a disappointing exit from Euro 2024, the role of Cristiano Ronaldo in the national team has become a subject of heated debate. At 39, Ronaldo's continued presence in the squad, under coach Roberto Martinez, has sparked concerns among fans and pundits alike. Many argue that his age and declining influence on the […]

Portugal's thrilling, stomach-turning, come-from-behind victory against Czechia felt more like a loss for Roberto Martinez and Portugal. Sure, Portugal took home all three points against one of the tournament's trickier teams. And yes, they did show incredible resolve to claw back from a one-goal deficit against a frustrating low block. They bombarded Czechia with several […]

Cristiano Ronaldo, Portugal's star player, is writhing on the ground, gripping his left knee. A French crowd of 76,000 looks stunned as he limps off the field, returns with his knee wrapped, but signals for a sub. Ronaldo, arguably the best soccer player of all time, will have to leave the biggest game of his […]

After weeks of suspense, Portugal manager Roberto Martinez announced the Portugal squad for the upcoming European Championship. They enter the Germany-hosted tournament looking for their first trophy since 2019 and first European Championship since 2016. At the 2022 World Cup, Portugal bounced out early. Roberto Martinez has seen success since then. Under the ex-Belgium gaffer, […]

Domenico Tedesco has been named the new head coach of the Belgium national team. The 37-year-old coach replaces Roberto Martinez after the Spaniard spent six years at the helm with the Red Devils. "It is a great honor to be the new head coach of Belgium," said Tedesco. "I'm really looking forward to the task […]

Rumors from the past few days became fact as Portugal unveiled Roberto Martinez as its new head coach. Martinez takes over from Fernando Santos, who left the position after Portugal’s World Cup exit in the quarterfinals. The next generation The high point in Portugal’s World Cup came in a dominant 6-1 win over Switzerland in […]

Roberto Martinez has reportedly reached an agreement to become the new head coach of the Portugal national team. The Athletic claims that there is a verbal deal in place between the two sides. Martinez previously held a similar position with Belgium. The Red Devils entered the 2022 World Cup ranked second in the world by […]

US Soccer has decided to delay a future renewal deal for Gregg Berhalter. Instead, the US Soccer Federation has appointed temporary coach Anthony Hudson to oversee the January camp. A final decision on whether to renew Berhalter's deal for two or four years has not been finalized yet. That decision is pending an investigation of […]

Belgium head coach and technical director Roberto Martinez is out following a group stage exit at the World Cup. The Red Devils drew against Croatia, but finished behind the 2018 runner-up by one point. Morocco, which defeated Belgium in matchday two, advanced as group winners following its win over Canada. Following the match, Roberto Martínez […]

With both Liverpool and Everton desperate for a win, there is an extra importance to this forthcoming tie. The nervous fans of either camp need a sign that their season is not lost- what better way to show this than to beat your rivals. Liverpool and Everton are currently sat in 11th and 14th in the table […]

Diego Costa insouciantly rounded Tim Howard and slotted Chelsea’s sixth goal of the game at Goodison Park; the moment it became abundantly and indisputably clear Everton had pertinent concerns. Some worries had emerged a week previous when the Toffees let a two-goal lead slip against Arsenal in the dying embers of an otherwise dominant performance. […]

José Mourinho’s Chelsea travel to Merseyside to face Roberto Martinez’s Everton in Saturday’s English Premier League marquee matchup. Everton finished the 2013-14 season in fifth place, just two places behind Chelsea. Sharing the points from these fixtures last season, the Toffees defeated Chelsea at home, yet lost to the Blues when they travelled to Stamford […]

Martin Tyler will return to ESPN for the next World Cup where he'll be commentating World Cup 2014, says the Associated Press. It's quite an incredible achievement to secure Martin Tyler for two World Cup tournaments in a row. The man is hands down the best soccer commentator in the world. And by having Tyler […]

There has been a lot to be thankful to ESPN for during their 2010 World Cup coverage this summer, but the most significant contribution – by far – has been the rise of Roberto Martinez in the role of ESPN studio commentator. The Wigan Athletic manager is no stranger to soccer punditry. The Spaniard is […]

There were some tremendous games at all levels of British football on Sunday. Cardiff and Swansea battled out a thrilling 2-2 draw. Luton gave the Football League a poke in the eye by winning a wonderful Johnstone Paint Trophy Final 3-2 against Scunthorpe. And finally we had the gasp-inducing 3-2 stormer at Old Trafford. It […]