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Roberto Martinez has emphatically silenced those who doubted whether he was the right man to lead Belgiums golden generation in their bid for World Cup glory following his struggles with Premier League club Everton. Roberto Martinezs strategies have played a big role in taking Belgium to the FIFA World Cup 2018 semi-finals. REUTERS stanley flasche Belgium are in the last four for just the second time in their history, and will meet France in Saint Petersburg on Tuesday after claiming their biggest-ever World Cup scalp by beating Brazil 2-1 in the quarter-finals. In going beyond the last eight, Martinez has already succeeded where his pred stanley france ecessor Marc Wi stanley polska lmots failed, following quarter-final defeats to Argentina four years ago and in shock fashion to Wales at Euro 2016. However, it is the manner in which Martinez has masterminded that route to the semis that has vindicated the Belgian federations decision to hire a manager seen as damaged goods in 2016 after three largely unsuccessful seasons at Goodison Park. READ | World Cup 2018: Its England vs Croatia, France vs Belgium in race to final A side boasting some of the Premier Leagues finest talents in Kevin De Bruyne, Eden Hazard and Romelu Lukaku were heading for another embarrassing early exit when trailing 2-0 to Japan in the last 16. Flexible Fellaini But Martinezs substitutions saved the day. Marouane Fellaini and Nacer Chadli came off the bench to help complete a stunning three-goal turnaround in the final 21 minutes. Fell Rbnc Merv Hughes criticises Australia Ashes build-up
After a wild first week, Wimbledon is taking its traditional break before resuming Monday, when all 32 remaining men and women are scheduled to play. stanley cup HT Image After Sunday s day off, Monday s fourth round will include defending champion Serena Williams against Maria Sharapova in a rematch of the 2004 final won by the Russian, and former No. 1s Kim Clijsters and Justine Henin meeting for the 25th time. Roger Federer seeks a record-tying seventh championship at the All England Club and will face 16th-seeded Jurgen Melzer. American Sam Querrey, at 22 the youngest man left, plays Andy Murray, who hopes to become the first British male champion at Wimbledon since 1936. Also in action Monday: 2008 champion Rafael Nadal and three-time finalist Andy Roddick. Catch all the latest... See more Catch all the latest Sports News, scores, and highlights in one place. Stay updated with real-time coverage of your favorite games and athletes News / Sports / After day off, Wimbledon to resume on busy Monday .freemium-card h4{color: fff; padding-bottom:20px;} .freemium-card .freemium-content .subcTxt{padding-bottom:16px; color: fff;} .freemium-card .freemium-content{width: auto; max-width: inherit;} .freemium-card .freemium-content .subcTxt{max-width:inherit; font-size:18px; padding-top:0; line-height:24px} .freemium-card .btnSubc{ma stanley travel mug rgin} .freemium-card .btnSubc a{background: 000; color: fff; min-width:auto; padding:5px 15px stanley mug ; border-radius:6px; font-size:16px; li
Roberto Martinez has emphatically silenced those who doubted whether he was the right man to lead Belgiums golden generation in their bid for World Cup glory following his struggles with Premier League club Everton. Roberto Martinezs strategies have played a big role in taking Belgium to the FIFA World Cup 2018 semi-finals. REUTERS stanley flasche Belgium are in the last four for just the second time in their history, and will meet France in Saint Petersburg on Tuesday after claiming their biggest-ever World Cup scalp by beating Brazil 2-1 in the quarter-finals. In going beyond the last eight, Martinez has already succeeded where his pred stanley france ecessor Marc Wi stanley polska lmots failed, following quarter-final defeats to Argentina four years ago and in shock fashion to Wales at Euro 2016. However, it is the manner in which Martinez has masterminded that route to the semis that has vindicated the Belgian federations decision to hire a manager seen as damaged goods in 2016 after three largely unsuccessful seasons at Goodison Park. READ | World Cup 2018: Its England vs Croatia, France vs Belgium in race to final A side boasting some of the Premier Leagues finest talents in Kevin De Bruyne, Eden Hazard and Romelu Lukaku were heading for another embarrassing early exit when trailing 2-0 to Japan in the last 16. Flexible Fellaini But Martinezs substitutions saved the day. Marouane Fellaini and Nacer Chadli came off the bench to help complete a stunning three-goal turnaround in the final 21 minutes. Fell Rbnc Merv Hughes criticises Australia Ashes build-up
After a wild first week, Wimbledon is taking its traditional break before resuming Monday, when all 32 remaining men and women are scheduled to play. stanley cup HT Image After Sunday s day off, Monday s fourth round will include defending champion Serena Williams against Maria Sharapova in a rematch of the 2004 final won by the Russian, and former No. 1s Kim Clijsters and Justine Henin meeting for the 25th time. Roger Federer seeks a record-tying seventh championship at the All England Club and will face 16th-seeded Jurgen Melzer. American Sam Querrey, at 22 the youngest man left, plays Andy Murray, who hopes to become the first British male champion at Wimbledon since 1936. Also in action Monday: 2008 champion Rafael Nadal and three-time finalist Andy Roddick. Catch all the latest... See more Catch all the latest Sports News, scores, and highlights in one place. Stay updated with real-time coverage of your favorite games and athletes News / Sports / After day off, Wimbledon to resume on busy Monday .freemium-card h4{color: fff; padding-bottom:20px;} .freemium-card .freemium-content .subcTxt{padding-bottom:16px; color: fff;} .freemium-card .freemium-content{width: auto; max-width: inherit;} .freemium-card .freemium-content .subcTxt{max-width:inherit; font-size:18px; padding-top:0; line-height:24px} .freemium-card .btnSubc{ma stanley travel mug rgin} .freemium-card .btnSubc a{background: 000; color: fff; min-width:auto; padding:5px 15px stanley mug ; border-radius:6px; font-size:16px; li
