Qatar 2022: Martinez steps down as Belgium coach

Belgium coach Roberto Martinez stepped down on Thursday following his side’s World Cup first-round exit.

Martinez said he had made this decision to end his six-year tenure some time ago and would have left even if they had been crowned champions.

“This was my last game as coach of the national team. That’s emotional,” he said. “I can’t go on. I said goodbye to the players and staff. I was going to stop anyway – whatever happened.