Roberto Martínez exits as dreams of golden generation end with whimper

01-Dec-2022 20:22:05 | The Guardian

Belgium’s manager and his trophless group of players leave a diminished legacy after elimination from the World Cup

Roberto Martínez embraced each and every one of his backroom staff, then did the same to every player before going over to applaud a small cluster of Belgium fans whose boos could be heard above the din of the stadium PA.

His six-year reign as head coach is over and so, despite his protestations to the contrary, are the World Cup dreams of a golden generation. They leave behind a diminished legacy.