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Jorge Jesus named Portugal's new national team coach

Portugal's football federation announced that 71‑year‑old Jorge Jesus will take over as head coach of the men’s national team, succeeding Roberto Martínez after the side’s 0‑1 loss to Spain in the round of 16 at the 2026 World Cup. Jesus signed a contract that runs to the 2030 World Cup, with the Euro 2028 campaign as his first major tournament.

The former Benfica, Sporting and Flamengo manager arrives with a record of domestic and continental titles, including a Saudi Pro League crown with Al‑Nassr and a Copa Libertadores win with Flamengo. He previously coached Cristiano Ronaldo at Al‑Nassr and Neymar at Al‑Hilal, later saying, “I have trained two of the three best players in the world – Cristiano and Neymar – and the name does not count.” Jesus added that Ronaldo “will never be a problem for the national team.”

His salary is reported at around €4 million per year. Jesus stressed that future selections will be based on form, not reputation, and that he will speak individually with each player, including Ronaldo, about their roles.

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