‘It’s emotional’: Roberto Martínez quits as Belgium coach after World Cup exit

01-Dec-2022 19:43:10 | The Guardian

Martínez steps down after more than six years in charge
‘I didn’t resign, this is the end of my contract’

Roberto Martínez has announced his departure as Belgium’s head coach after their group-stage exit at the World Cup. Belgium’s failure to beat Croatia in their final Group F match led Martínez to confirm his exit after more than six years in charge.

Martínez insisted he was proud of his legacy despite his failure to achieve with the so-called golden generation, with Eden Hazard, Thibaut Courtois and Kevin De Bruyne among the players who may never return to this stage.