Stay up to date with notifications from The IndependentNotifications can be managed in browser preferences.Jump to contentThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged inAllNewsSportCultureLifestyleJorge Jesus has been appointed as the new manager of the Portugal national football team, following the team's disappointing performance at the World Cup. The 71-year-old manager brings extensive experience, having previously managed prominent Portuguese clubs such as Benfica and Sporting Lisbon, and most recently Cristiano Ronaldo’s Al-Nassr. Jesus replaces Roberto Martinez, whose tenure as Portugal manager concluded after the team's 1-0 defeat by Spain in the World Cup's round-of-16. The appointment was officially announced by the Portuguese national team on X on Friday, welcoming Jesus to the squad. Jesus's arrival could potentially influence Cristiano Ronaldo's decision regarding his international career, as Ronaldo recently indicated the last World Cup was his final one but has not definitively ruled out continuing to play for Portugal. In fullCristiano Ronaldo’s former Al-Nassr boss appointed new Portugal managerMore bulletinsThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged in
Portugal unveil new head coach as Cristiano Ronaldo ponders his international future
Stay up to date with notifications from The IndependentNotifications can be managed in browser preferences.Jump to contentThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged inAllNewsSportCultureLifestyleJorge Jesus has been appointed as the new manager of the Portugal national football team, following the team's disappointing performance at the World Cup. The 71-year-old manager brings extensive experience, having previously managed prominent Portuguese clubs such as Benfica and Sporting Lisbon, and most recently Cristiano Ronaldo’s Al-Nassr. Jesus replaces Roberto Martinez, whose tenure as Portugal manager concluded after the team's 1-0 defeat by Spain in the World Cup's round-of-16. The appointment was officially announced by the Portuguese national team on X on Friday, welcoming Jesus to the squad. Jesus's arrival could potentially influence Cristiano Ronaldo's decision regarding his international career, as Ronaldo recently indicated the last World Cup was his final one but has not definitively ruled out continuing to play for Portugal. In fullCristiano Ronaldo’s former Al-Nassr boss appointed new Portugal managerMore bulletinsThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged in
