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Roberto Martinez leaves Belgium manager’s job after World Cup exit

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Roberto Martinez has confirmed that he leave his role as manager of Belgium after they exited the 2022 W2022 World Cup.

The former Everton boss has been in charge of the Red Devils for six years and helped helm a three-and-a-half year spell as Fifa's No 1 ranked side.

But following a disappointing tournament in Qatar, where defeats to Morocco and a draw with Croatia ensured a group-stage exit, has seen him opt to walk away.

"That was my last game", he said afterwards at the Ahmad bin Ali Stadium. "It's emotional as you can imagine."

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