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Roberto Martinez signs contract extension with Belgium

Former Everton and Wigan Athletic manager Roberto Martinez has signed a contract extension with Belgium.

Martinez took charge of the Red Devils in August of 2016 having been sacked by Premier LeagueEverton in May.

The 46-year-old has since helped Belgium to the summit of the FIFA World rankings - narrowly ahead of France and Brazil.

The new deal will see him remain in charge through to the 2022 World Cup in Qatar.

Belgium, ranked first in FIFA's official world rankings, won all 10 qualification games to book their place in the European Championships, where they were placed in a group alongside Denmark, Finland and Russia.

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