Jorge Jesus named Portugal coach, would welcome Cristiano Ronaldo back
Jorge Jesus has been appointed as the new head coach of the Portugal national football team following the departure of Roberto Martinez.
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The brief
The Portuguese Football Federation has officially appointed Jorge Jesus to lead the national team. This follows the exit of former coach Roberto Martinez after Portugal's performance in the 2026 World Cup.
Reporting from The Times of India, Reuters, Yahoo Sports, BBC, and ESPN emphasizes the potential future role of Cristiano Ronaldo under the new leadership. Jesus has publicly referred to Ronaldo as a symbol of Portuguese football, stating that the forward would not be a problem for the team.
Coverage does not yet specify the duration of the new contract or upcoming roster decisions. Future updates will focus on whether Ronaldo returns to the national squad under the management of Jesus.
Synthesized by PULSE from the headlines below under a strict no-invention contract. ✓ fact-checked: all claims supported by sources Updated 68d ago.
Quick answers
Who is the new coach of Portugal?
Jorge Jesus has been appointed as the new head coach.
What is the new coach's stance on Cristiano Ronaldo?
Jorge Jesus stated that Cristiano Ronaldo is a symbol of Portuguese football and would not be a problem for the team.
Why did the previous coach leave?
Roberto Martinez departed following Portugal's exit from the 2026 World Cup.
Coverage (8)
- Portugal Hires New Coach Jorge Jesus, Who Plans To Discuss Ronaldo's Future FOX Sports · 68d ago
- World Cup 2026: Jorge Jesus named Portugal's new head coach BBC · 68d ago
- Ronaldo still has Portugal future if he wants it, says new coach Jesus Al Jazeera · 68d ago
- 'Cristiano Ronaldo will never be a problem for Portugal': New coach Jorge Jesus calls forward 'symbol of Portuguese football' The Times of India · 68d ago
- Jorge Jesus appointed new Portugal coach after World Cup exit Reuters · 68d ago
- Ronaldo's saviour? Jesus named Portugal coach Yahoo Sports · 68d ago
- World Cup 2026: Ronaldo's World Cup career ends in tears as 'pathetic' Martinez departs BBC · 68d ago
- Jorge Jesus named Portugal coach, would welcome Cristiano Ronaldo back ESPN · 68d ago
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