Jesús Martínez, Chuso, won 1.2 million euros in the Christmas Lottery. He had no children and his wife, Maruja, died more than 20 years ago.
Friends believe that he left happy, because his dream had been fulfilled. But the same number, 5,490, has continued to bring misfortune to Moreda, Asturias. The athletics club of Mieres is turning the page and enjoying the award, their managers say.