Jorge Jesus attacked after row with Cristiano Ronaldo in Portugal squad

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·2 October 2026

Jorge Jesus attacked after row with Cristiano Ronaldo in Portugal squad

Posters spread across Lisbon protest against Jorge Jesus; Cristiano Ronaldo received support

Jorge Jesus’ start in charge of the Portuguese national team has been eventful. That is because, after a troubled relationship with Cristiano Ronaldo, the coach ended up becoming the target of several protests on posters spread across Lisbon, the capital of the Portuguese nation.

This Friday (02), strategic high-traffic locations were found at dawn with posters pasted up bearing phrases saying Jorge Jesus “was not up to the task” and calling the coach “inflated ego.” On the other hand, messages such as “Thank you, Cristiano Ronaldo” were also seen. According to information from the Portuguese newspaper ‘A BOLA,’ the protest messages on the posters were removed hours after being noticed. In this way, the signs were taken down by the responsible authorities, given that they did not have authorization.

What happened between Jorge Jesus and Cristiano Ronaldo?

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It is important to point out that the relationship between Cristiano Ronaldo and Jorge Jesus became strained after Portugal’s idol left the team camp and decided not to play for the national team anymore. The announcement came through social media and made a point of emphasizing that the decision came after a meeting with the president of the Portuguese Football Federation (FPF), prompted by recent statements from the current coach.

The trigger for this conflict occurred when Jorge Jesus included Cristiano Ronaldo in Portugal’s squad for the match against Norway but did not put the No. 7 on the field. As a result, disagreements began and, days later, the greatest idol in the country’s history decided to part ways with the national team.

Will Cristiano Ronaldo still return to the Portuguese national team?

At this moment, the Portuguese Football Federation is working behind the scenes to find a way out of this crisis between Jorge Jesus and Cristiano Ronaldo. However, the player’s actual retirement from the national team has not been ruled out.

After Portugal’s victory over Denmark, Jorge Jesus responded about the situation involving Cristiano Ronaldo. Briefly, the coach downplayed the case, making it clear that the matter was closed and that he is now focused on solidifying the squad with the upcoming commitments through the 2030 World Cup in mind.

How effective has Jorge Jesus been with the Portuguese national team?

Even amid all this confusion with Cristiano Ronaldo, Jorge Jesus has impressive numbers at the start of his time in charge of Portugal. That is because, in his three matches in charge of the team, the former Flamengo coach has a 100% record, with wins over Wales, Norway, and Denmark in the UEFA Nations League.

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