Roberto Martinez: Belgium appoint ex-Everton manager as head coach
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Former Everton, Wigan and Swansea manager Roberto Martinez has been appointed as the new head coach of Belgium.
Spaniard Martinez, 43, was sacked by the Toffees in May after three years in charge at Goodison Park.
He succeeds Marc Wilmots, who left his post last month, two weeks after the Euro 2016 quarter-final defeat by Wales.
The vacancy was advertised online by the Belgian Football Association.
It wanted a "strong and open communicator" who has a "proven track record in transmitting tactical and strategic knowledge" to top players.

In a statement, the Belgian FA said it was "delighted and proud to have found a coach at this level so quickly".
Martinez will hold a news conference at 11:30 BST on Thursday and his first match is against Spain on 1 September.
At Everton, Martinez managed Belgium internationals Marouane Fellaini, Romelu Lukaku and Kevin Mirallas.
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I was glad to see the back of him at EFC. His dismissal was a year overdue.
It doesn't matter if he was a 'nice bloke' - he was a lousy manager.
Poor signings, inept game management, low fitness levels ... and a £13m striker in Niasse who won't even have a squad number this season. Phenomenal.
Football by the manual & coaches with badges but little real experience, RM continues to strive to play the game his way & without fear. Belgium have a talented squad that he can let run free.
Best of luck Belgium & Roberto.
"Technically, he is as good as you get. The way he executes, how he reads the game, for me he is one of the most sensational you are going to see in Premier League history"
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its ok belgium fans at least you cant get relegated."
UEFA Nations League starts in 2018.
He has many good players to work with, defenders included. England would kill for the quality of players Belgium have quite frankly
Who knows what will happen. I'm surprised but I like him.
"Why do we always have the tweets of the detestable Gary Lineker posted on all these articles. He's not even a pundit"
Bit rich coming from someone sad case who calls himself "ThePundit" but probably works down the local council. Think on.
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Bitter Everton fans, be careful what you wish for.
What like Ronald Koeman?