Newly appointed Portugal’s national football team head coach Jorge Jesus attends his official presentation at the Portuguese Football Federation headquarters in Oeiras, on July 10, 2026. (Photo by PEDRO ROCHA / AFP)
Portugal appointed Jorge Jesus as their new national team coach on Friday and he said he would continue to call on veteran superstar Cristiano Ronaldo if he is available, insisting the forward will “never” be a problem.
The 41-year-old striker was criticised for his World Cup performances this summer under predecessor Roberto Martinez as Portugal were eliminated in the last 16 by Spain.
Ronaldo, who said he has appeared at his last World Cup, has not decided whether he will continue to play for the national team.
“As long as he’s playing and is in a condition to be selected, I will pick him, within certain limits and under the conditions that I consider best for the national team,” Jesus told reporters Friday at his presentation.
