Roberto Martinez resigns as Belgium manager

Roberto Martinez ended his tenure as Belgium coach following the team’s early exit from the World Cup. The Spaniard, 49, was appointed in 2016 and was out of contract after the World Cup. Belgium, who claimed third place in 2018, went into the tournament as the world’s second-ranked team.

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Belgium crash out as Croatia trundle on

Belgium have been knocked out of the World Cup at the group stage as Croatia progressed at their expense with a goalless draw in Qatar. Roberto Martinez’s side, who finished third in Russia four years ago and are ranked second in the world, have had a disappointing tournament with just one win and one goal in their three matches.

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Morocco cause major upset with win over lacklustre Belgium

Morocco caused the latest shock at a World Cup that has been full of surprises by beating Belgium thanks to late goals by Abdelhamid Sabiri and Zakaria Aboukhlal. Belgium goalkeeper Thibaut Courtois was at fault for the first goal, inexplicably allowing Sabiri’s inswinging free-kick to beat him at his near post with 17 minutes to go.

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Barella and Insigne fire Italy past Belgium into semi-finals

Goals from Nicolò Barella and Lorenzo Insigne fired Italy to a 1-2 victory past Belgium and into the semi-final of Euro 2020 where they will face Spain. Italy and Belgium traded chances before Barella and Insigne gave the Italians a two goal cushion however a Romelu Lukaku penalty gave Belgium a lifeline before the break.

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Thorgan Hazard fires Belgium past Portugal into quarter-finals

Thorgan Hazard scored the only goal as Belgium edged out Portugal in an ill-tempered Euro 2020 last 16 game. Hazard’s stunning goal was the only real moment of quality in a game that saw Portugal throw all they had at the Belgian defence. Belgium will now face Italy in the quarter-final.

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