Seven years ago, Roberto Nascimento da Silva Lazaró packed his bags and departed his homeland of Colombia to fulfil his dream of becoming a real-life Football Manager. But he was now heading back home having achieved that dream.
An interesting tactical gamble was working nicely as Robinho Lazaró led his River Plate Montevideo side to a third-place finish in the opening stage of the Uruguayan top-tier. However, things were about to get pretty confusing.
Robinho Lazaró, now proudly wielding his Continental A Licence, swiftly handed in his resignation, went on the hunt for a new opportunity, and found himself on his way back to South America.
Despite the media predicting them to be the fifth-worst team in the league, New York Red Bulls were well in contention for the playoff places at the halfway mark of the 2027 campaign.
A strange start to life in America had seen Robinho Lazaró somehow stumble into a Champions League Final. However, he was hopeful of a stronger showing in the second half of the 2026 MLS campaign.
After honing his managerial skills in Chile and winning his first national title with Universidad Católica, Robinho Lazaró was a man with a growing reputation. That much was proven as he moved to MLS with New York Red Bulls.
Robinho Lazaró had made a dream start to life with his second club on his Aventuras Américas journey.
After three-and-a-half years in Puerto Montt, the first managerial change of Colombian / Brazilian Robinho Lazaró came as he jumped ship to Chilean rivals Universidad Católica.
Robinho Lazaró had enjoyed an unexpectedly successful first two years as a Football Manager, tasting promotion with his first club Deportes Puerto Montt in 2023.
Midway through his second full season in management, things were looking good for Robinho Lazaró. His Deportes Puerto Montt side was top of the league and had only suffered one defeat. But could they keep the good times rolling under pressure?
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