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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 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.

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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.

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Portugal Jorge Jesus Cristiano Ronaldo World Cup Football

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