Boss leaves Portugal after exit, Jorge Jesus ex-Flamengo tipped

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·7 July 2026

Boss leaves Portugal after exit, Jorge Jesus ex-Flamengo tipped

Jorge Jesus is without a club after ending his contract with Al-Nassr (KSA)

Spain knocked the Portuguese National Team out this Monday (06) in the Round of 16 of the World Cup. So, head coach Roberto Martínez announced he is stepping down from the Portuguese team. The favorite to take over the job is Jorge Jesus, former Flamengo coach.

— It’s certain, it’s my last game with the Portugal national team. I want to thank the Portuguese people, it was an incredible period, a pride I cannot describe. The strength, the energy we received from everyone. It was incredible — said the coach, who added:

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— I will carry a memory with me for the rest of my life. I want to thank the players for their incredible work, for their commitment to being a team. That starts with attitude and commitment, and we had that — said Martínez.

Where is Jorge Jesus?

The former Flamengo coach has been available on the market since saying goodbye to Al-Nassr (KSA). Meanwhile, Martínez is being tipped to take charge of the Saudi club after the Club World Cup. So, the Portuguese are carrying out a kind of “game of musical chairs” between club and national team.

How did Martínez do with the Portuguese National Team?

The coach took over Cristiano Ronaldo’s team after the 2022 World Cup. In three and a half years, he recorded 30 wins, nine draws, and six losses in 45 matches. So, his spell with the national team comes to an end without any titles.

How has Jorge Jesus done away from Flamengo?

After being part of one of Flamengo’s most successful years in 2019, Jorge Jesus coached Benfica (POR), but he truly established himself in Saudi Arabia. That is because the Portuguese manager had two successful spells at Al-Hilal (KSA) and rivals Al-Nassr.

As a result, the Flamengo idol may get his first chance to work with a national team, since talks with Brazil fell through in 2023. The coach will be 75 years old at the 2030 World Cup.

What is the author’s opinion on Jorge Jesus with the Portuguese National Team?

The Portuguese National Team would gain a lot from Jorge Jesus. It was a good generation of players in the hands of an ordinary coach. Roberto Martínez’s résumé is tiny compared to what ‘JJ’ has already achieved — said João Vítor Reis from Coluna do Fla. In fact, I believe Brazil would have had a much better World Cup if Jorge Jesus had been in place of Carlo Ancelotti. It’s a shame signing the mister in 2023 did not work out, as he went on dominating Saudi Arabia — he opined.

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