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Manager Martinez Rebuts Criticism of Wasting Portugal's Golden Generation: "It Is Not a Failure!"

Nam Ju-hyeon

Published : Jul 7, 2026 5:51 PM

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Portugal has been eliminated from the 2026 FIFA World Cup after a 1-0 loss to Spain in the Round of 16.

Portugal national team manager Roberto Martinez announced his resignation during the post-match press conference.

He is currently facing criticism that he is leaving after wasting the "Golden Generation" of Portugal, just as he did with Belgium.

(Reported by Ju-hyeon | Produced by Sports News Department)

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