New Cruzeiro boss Artur Jorge impressed at Botafogo and Al-Rayyan | OneFootball

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·23 March 2026

New Cruzeiro boss Artur Jorge impressed at Botafogo and Al-Rayyan

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Champion with Botafogo, Artur Jorge was announced as the new coach of Cruzeiro last Sunday, following the dismissal of Tite. The Portuguese coach won the titles of the Brazilian Championship and the Libertadores during his time at the Rio de Janeiro club.

The Glorious hired Artur Jorge in April 2024, and the coach quickly adapted to Brazilian football. After an outstanding season, he left the club and took over Al-Rayyan in Qatar.


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Artur Jorge's Numbers with Botafogo

Artur Jorge led Botafogo in 55 matches. There were 31 victories, 15 draws, and only nine defeats, achieving a success rate of 65.5%, according to Sofascore.

Artur Jorge's Numbers with Al-Rayyan

In Qatari football, the coach led Al Rayyan in 42 games. In total, he achieved 22 victories, six draws, and 14 defeats, with a success rate of 57.1%.

With the help of Róger Guedes, Romarinho — both former Corinthians players —, and Thiago Mendes, currently at Vasco, the team finished fifth in the Qatar National League.

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