João Gabriel names Benfica figure as Roberto Martínez successor | OneFootball

João Gabriel has no doubt that Roberto Martínez’s spell with the national team is coming to an end. In a post shared on social media, the former Benfica communications director says that the Spanish coach will go into the 2026 World Cup already as the former manager of the Seleção.

"Just as happened in the Nations League, he heads into it with his future already decided — but this time, not even a possible victory will save him", João Gabriel began writing on LinkedIn, while speaking about Roberto Martínez’s future, as he prepares for the friendly against Mexico.

"The contract is ending and his fate is sealed: Jorge Jesus will be the next man in line. In one thing — although for different reasons — there will be continuity: the Portuguese will continue to be battered", added the former Benfica official, pointing to the Al Nassr coach as Martínez’s successor.

"Even so, the Spaniard heads to the United States eager to make history and, surely, if it comes to that, he won’t mind winning the final in New York and having Trump in the photo", João Gabriel added in the LinkedIn post.

"And which figure will claim more space in the pictures: Trump or Proença?", he concluded, taking a final swipe.

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