Portugal's national football team has appointed Jorge Jesus as head coach on a contract through June 2030, according to journalist Ben Goldfriend (N12). The former Al Hilal and Al Nassr manager, who won the Saudi Pro League with Cristiano Ronaldo last season, replaces Roberto Martinez following Portugal's early World Cup exit.
The appointment of Jorge Jesus as Portugal's national team coach was reported by journalist Ben Goldfriend (N12) on Friday. Jesus, who managed Al Hilal and Al Nassr in Saudi Arabia, led Cristiano Ronaldo's Al Nassr to the Saudi Pro League title last season. He replaces Roberto Martinez, who resigned after Portugal's early exit from the 2026 World Cup in the round of 16. The contract runs until June 2030, meaning Jesus will lead the team through the next qualification cycle but not necessarily the 2030 World Cup. Portugal's World Cup campaign ended with a 1-0 loss to Spain in the round of 16, a match that marked Ronaldo's final World Cup appearance, as The Zioneer previously reported. The Portuguese Football Federation has not yet officially confirmed the appointment.
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- StrongSpain eliminates Portugal 1-0 in World Cup round of 16, ending Ronaldo's career
- DevelopingRonaldo starts for Portugal in his sixth World Cup, facing Congo tonight
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