Jorge Jesus, who won the Saudi league with Cristiano Ronaldo last season, was appointed head coach of Portugal's national team, according to journalist Ben Goldfriend (N12). Jesus replaces Roberto Martinez, who resigned after Portugal's early World Cup exit. The contract runs through June 2030, before the next World Cup.
Portuguese coach Jorge Jesus has been appointed head coach of the national team, according to journalist Ben Goldfriend (N12). Jesus, who led Al-Hilal to the Saudi league title alongside Cristiano Ronaldo last season, replaces Roberto Martinez. Martinez resigned after Portugal's elimination in the round of 16 of the 2026 World Cup. The Portuguese Football Federation announced the contract runs until June 2030, effectively ending before the 2030 World Cup. Jesus previously managed Benfica, Sporting Lisbon, and several clubs in Brazil and Saudi Arabia. The appointment is part of a broader reshuffle of national team coaches following the World Cup, as The Zioneer has previously reported.
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