Roberto Martínez, the Spaniard who could lead Portugal to a first World Cup
Roberto Martínez, el español que puede llevar a Portugal a ganar su primer Mundial
Summary
Roberto Martínez, the Spanish coach with a brilliant record in European football, leads a talent-packed Portugal side that has slipped in among the favourites to lift the World Cup. El País spent a working day with him.
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