‘It wouldn’t make sense to continue’ – Martinez leaves Portugalpublished at 12:50 BST 7 July
Portugal 0-1 Spain
Former Swansea, Wigan and Everton boss Martinez managed Belgium from 2016 to 2022 and Portugal since 2023.
The Spaniard took Belgium to the World Cup semi-finals in 2018, where they lost to France, but then went out in the group stages of 2022.
He did win the Nations League with Portugal last year but leaves after this World Cup exit.
“I came to Portugal with the objective of winning the World Cup and because I haven’t won it wouldn’t make sense to continue,” he said.
“My contract ends today.”
Sutton continued: “His job was to try and win the World Cup and put the best team out for Portugal.
“Has he done that? Absolutely not.
“It’s scandalous the way he has managed this team.
“He made a mess of Belgium when they had an opportunity of really doing great things with that golden generation; they ended up Belgian buffoons.
“Now Portugal, it was pathetic to see a manager act in that manner.”
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