Roberto Martinez steps down as Portugal boss as Cristiano Ronaldo cannot hold back tears in final FIFA World Cup game

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• Roberto Martinez and Portugal are over!.

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• This is football, and we have to accept it, "said the losing squad technician, Roberto Martínez.

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• From Unai Simon, to Pedro Porro, to Pau Cubarsi, to Aymeric Laporte, to Marc Cucurella - they have been a rock.

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• Spain will now face either the United States or Belgium in Los Angeles for a place in the semifinals.

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• And he gave the farewell to Cristiano Ronaldo of the World Cup.

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• When I arrived there were many doubts about his role and for me it has been exemplary.

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• Laga Portugal vs Spanyol berakhir dengan skor 0-1.

  according to CNN Indonesia +1

• There are 45 games, the best numbers in the history of Portugal.

  according to Diário de Notícias +1

• "The other way [with Balogun banned] - if they beat us, we'll say it was…

  according to BBC Sport +1

• Sometimes I agree with them, and sometimes I disagree. “What I always do, however, is respect those decisions and the autonomy of the bodies that make them.

  according to The Mirror +1

• "I will forever appreciate what he tried to do in this World Cup, because his dream was to win it.

  according to WalesOnline +1

• The three were involved in the action of the goal with Merino.

  according to Clarín — Último momento +1

• Norwegia pernah mengalahkan Brasil pada Piala Dunia 1998.

  according to Antara +1

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• Sports The decision was announced during the press conference after Spain's 1–0 defeat, which culminated in goodbye to the World Cup..

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• Party rating: Arbiter Regular: Anthony Taylor (England) 6 Goal: ST, 45m Mikel Merino Changes: ST, 11m Nelson Semedo (4) for..

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• World Cup 2026: Spain overcomes Portugal and advances to Final Quarters.

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• The Portuguese technician, Roberto Martínez, chose a 4-5-1 to start the game, aligning Diogo Costa in the front office; with João..

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