World Cup 2026: Ricardo Quaresma attacks Martinez after Portugal’s elimination

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Former Portugal international, Ricardo Quaresma, has launched an attack on coach Roberto Martinez after the country’s elimination from the 2026 FIFA World Cup.

Quaresma insisted that Portugal has never played a great game since Martinez was appointed head coach.

He added that he saw 50 tactics under Martinez, and none of them worked.

Recall that Portugal exited the World Cup after losing 1-0 to Spain in the Round of 16 yesterday.

After Portugal’s defeat, Martinez parted ways with the national team.

“For me, everything’s gone wrong from the beginning until now… Substitutions (were made) that I don’t understand,” Quaresma told LiveModeTV (via O Jogo).

“I’m tired of saying this, but Martinez never filled my eyes. Like it or dislike it, I don’t want to know whether they (the players) are upset or not, but we must have much more joy in this.

“Since Martinez arrived, I have not seen the national team play a great game. Saw 50 tactics, none of them worked.”