Portugal have named Jorge Jesus as their new head coach, following the national team's disappointing performance at the World Cup.
The 71-year-old brings extensive experience, having managed prominent Portuguese clubs including Benfica and Sporting Lisbon, and most recently Cristiano Ronaldo's Al-Nassr.
He replaces Spaniard Roberto Martinez, whose tenure concluded after Portugal's 1-0 defeat by Spain in the World Cup's round-of-16.
The Portuguese national team announced the appointment on X on Friday, writing: "A new journey begins today. Welcome to the National Team, Mister Jorge Jesus."
Jesus left Al-Nassr last month after one year in charge of the Saudi Arabian club. With Ronaldo spearheading the team's attack, Al-Nassr won the Saudi Pro League **** le by two points ahead of Al-Hilal, their first **** le triumph since Ronaldo's arrival in December 2022.
The 71-year-old brings extensive experience, having managed prominent Portuguese clubs including Benfica and Sporting Lisbon, and most recently Cristiano Ronaldo's Al-Nassr.
He replaces Spaniard Roberto Martinez, whose tenure concluded after Portugal's 1-0 defeat by Spain in the World Cup's round-of-16.
The Portuguese national team announced the appointment on X on Friday, writing: "A new journey begins today. Welcome to the National Team, Mister Jorge Jesus."
Jesus left Al-Nassr last month after one year in charge of the Saudi Arabian club. With Ronaldo spearheading the team's attack, Al-Nassr won the Saudi Pro League **** le by two points ahead of Al-Hilal, their first **** le triumph since Ronaldo's arrival in December 2022.
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