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Roberto Martinez focusing on the future with Belgium despite Euro 2020 exit

Posted Tuesday, July 06, 2021 by fourfourtwo.com118 hits

Roberto Martinez is focusing on the future with Belgium despite their Euro 2020 elimination last week. The Spaniard spoke of his "sadness and disappointment" after their quarter-final defeat to Italy in Munich but it is understood it changes nothing in terms of his tenure as Belgium coach. He is already looking ahead to competing in the Nations League finals in the autumn and trying to steer...Full Story »

Roberto Martinez says discipline key to Belgium win over Portugal

Posted Monday, June 28, 2021 by PA138 hits

Roberto Martinez felt Belgium had come through the toughest test possible after edging out holders Portugal to reach the quarter-finals of Euro 2020.Thorgan Hazard scored a stunning goal but Belgium needed to defend doggedly – and ride their luck – under heavy pressure late on to hang on for a 1-0 victory in Seville on Sunday.Coach Martinez said: “It wasn’t just about how...Full Story »

Roberto Martinez wants to get best out of every Belgium player in knockout phase

Posted Tuesday, June 22, 2021 by PA91 hits

Belgium boss Roberto Martinez believes his side are ready to take the next step in their quest for a major trophy after cruising into the knockout stages of Euro 2020 with a third straight win.An unfortunate own goal from keeper Lukas Hradecky and a late strike from Romelu Lukaku sealed the Belgians’ 2-0 win over Finland, who are left with a slim hope of going through as one of the best th...Full Story »

Roberto Martinez: Win will allow Belgium to grow into Euro 2020

Posted Sunday, June 13, 2021 by PA123 hits

Roberto Martinez believes Belgium’s comfortable 3-0 victory over Russia in their Group B opener will allow them to grow into Euro 2020.A brace from Romelu Lukaku helped the number one ranked team in the world make a winning start to the tournament in St Petersburg.Substitute Thomas Meunier also struck in the first half to cap a good evening for the Red Devils, who were without th...Full Story »

Roberto Martinez backs Belgium to handle pressure of expectancy

Posted Saturday, June 12, 2021 by PA122 hits

Roberto Martinez has backed Belgium to deal with heightened expectation as they head into the Euro 2020 finals ranked as the best team in the world.The Belgians finished third at the World Cup in Russia in 2018 and will return to face the hosts of that tournament in St Petersburg on Saturday evening among the favourites to lift the trophy and sitting at the top of FIFA’s ranking table.Aske...Full Story »

Martinez: It's hard to say when Hazard will be ready

Posted Tuesday, June 08, 2021 by Marca.com90 hits

Eden Hazard played just 10 minutes in Belgium's last friendly ahead of the 2020 European Championship, but coach Roberto Martinez stressed that their objective was just to see him stepping onto the pitch. Following two injury plagued seasons at Real Madrid, Hazard came off the bench in the 82nd minute of the game against Croatia with the score at 1-0 to make his first appearance for Belgium s...Full Story »

Kevin De Bruyne to join Belgium squad for European Championship - Roberto Martinez

Posted Tuesday, June 01, 2021 by ESPN127 hits

Kevin De Bruyne does not require surgery after fracturing his nose and eye socket and will join the Belgium squad next week ahead of the European Championship, coach Roberto Martinez said on Monday. The 29-year-old De Bruyne sustained the injuries in a collision with Chelsea defender Antonio Rudiger while playing for Manchester City in the Champions League final on Saturday. De Bruyne had to ...Full Story »

Barcelona eyeing Belgium's Roberto Martinez if club parts ways with Ronald Koeman - sources

Posted Thursday, May 27, 2021 by ESPN124 hits

Barcelona are considering the Belgium coach Roberto Martinez as a possible alternative to Ronald Koeman if they decide to move on from the Dutchman this summer, multiple sources have confirmed to ESPN. Koeman, along with his agent, Rob Jansen, met with Barca president Joan Laporta on Tuesday at the club's Camp Nou offices to discuss his future. Jansen told reporters the meeting was "positive...Full Story »

Barcelona place Lisandro Martinez on their radar

Posted Friday, April 02, 2021 by Marca.com74 hits

Barcelona are keen to strengthen their defence this summer and have reportedly set sights on Ajax centre-back Lisandro Martinez. The Argentine defender joined the Eredivisie side in 2019 from Defensa y Justicia and since his arrival in Amsterdam he has played a total of 41 games. According to TuttoMercatoWeb, his performances with Ajax have piqued Barcelona's interest and negotiations betwee...Full Story »

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