Jorge Jesus
Veteran Portuguese coach who previously managed Al-Nassr.
Notable Quotes
"Fernandes had 'played through the pain' against Wales and 'wasn't his usual self'."View Story →
"There was no incident whatsoever. Any player - and I was a player myself - when you spend 20 or 30 minutes warming up and then don't get on, no-one is happy about that."View Story →
"Ronaldo was a 'symbol of Portugal' and said there would be time to speak about him after Sunday's game in Porto."View Story →
"If he wants to, he'll return to the national team."View Story →
"Cristiano should end his time in the national team the way he wants, he's the one who will decide how he wants it."View Story →
"If he wants to, he'll return to the national team. We can talk before the next call-up, but Cris is the one who's going to decide."View Story →
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October 7, 2026Ronaldo wants Portugal 'punishment' but not retiring
Cristiano Ronaldo says he is not retiring from international football but deserves to be punished for walking out on Portugal after head coach Jorge Jesus "broke his word to me".
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October 5, 2026Portugal boss says door open for Ronaldo return
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October 4, 2026Ronaldo 'greatest symbol' of Portugal - Fernandes
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October 3, 2026No rift with Ronaldo, says Portugal coach Jesus
Portugal head coach Jorge Jesus says there is no rift with captain Cristiano Ronaldo following claims the five-time Ballon d'Or winner had refused to train.
September 30, 2026Fernandes, Gakpo & Dorgu join injury list
Bruno Fernandes, Cody Gakpo and Patrick Dorgu all join the international break's high-profile injury list after suffering issues that have curtailed their involvement in Nations League matches.
September 27, 2026Bellamy wants more from Wales after loss to Portugal
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September 24, 2026Ronaldo spurred on by 1,000 goals and Portugal glory
Cristiano Ronaldo contemplated retirement after the World Cup but wants to reach 1,000 career goals and help a new-look Portugal thrive before hanging up his boots.
September 23, 2026Colwill's 'surreal' Ronaldo and Haaland ambition
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September 20, 2026Ronaldo named in Jesus' first Portugal squad
Cristiano Ronaldo is named in the first squad selected by new Portugal coach Jorge Jesus for their upcoming Nations League games.
September 18, 2026Jorge Jesus waits in the wings as Portugal digest painful World Cup exit - Reuters
Jorge Jesus waits in the wings as Portugal digest painful World Cup exit Reuters
July 7, 2026Ex-Spurs boss Postecoglou takes over at Ronaldo's Al-Nassr
Former Tottenham boss Ange Postecoglou is appointed as head coach of Al-Nassr in the Saudi Pro League - where he will manage Cristiano Ronaldo.
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