Roberto Martinez, Photo: Sky Sports

Roberto Martinez confirmed Monday that he was standing down as coach following Portugal’s World Cup last-16 exit to Spain.

The 52-year-old Spaniard saw his side lose 1-0 to a late Mikel Merino goal at the home of the Dallas Cowboys.

The 52-year-old, who was consistently criticised for sticking with ageing captain Cristiano Ronaldo no matter what, had been in charge since 2023.

Before that he was manager of Belgium, following tenures in British football with Swansea, Wigan and Everton.