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·10 July 2026

👨‍🏫CR7 has a new boss: Jorge Jesus takes charge of Portugal

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The experienced 71-year-old coach Jorge Jesus will take over as the new head coach of the Portugal national team. After reaching a "full agreement" with the Portuguese federation, the coach succeeds Spaniard Roberto Martínez in the role. His arrival comes days after the Seleção’s elimination in the round of 16 of the 2026 World Cup against Spain.

The start of a four-year cycle

The former Al Nassr manager has signed a four-year contract, with his sights set on the 2030 World Cup.

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Among his main challenges will be managing the team’s future following Cristiano Ronaldo’s announcement that, at 41, he has confirmed this was the last World Cup of his career.

This article was translated into English by Artificial Intelligence. You can read the original version in 🇪🇸 here.

📸 FAYEZ NURELDINE - AFP or licensors

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