João Gabriel names Benfica figure as Roberto Martínez's 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 communication director of Benfica says the Spanish coach will head into the 2026 World Cup already as the former manager of the Seleção.

"Just as happened in the Nations League, he is starting out with his future already decided — but this time, not even a possible victory will save him", João Gabriel began by writing on LinkedIn, as he spoke about the future of Roberto Martínez, who is preparing for the friendly against Mexico.

"The contract is ending and the path is set: 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 hammered", added the former Benfica official, pointing to the Al Nassr coach as Martínez’s successor.

"Even so, the Spaniard is heading to the United States determined to make history and, surely, if it comes to that, he will not mind winning the final in New York and having Trump in the picture", João Gabriel added in the LinkedIn post.

"And which figure will claim more space in the images: Trump or Proença?", he concluded, in a parting shot of criticism.

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