Portugal appoints veteran coach Jorge Jesus as new national team head coach after disappointing performance fifa world cup The team lost 0-1 to Spain in the round of 16. The 71-year-old replaces Roberto Martinez, who parted ways with the Portuguese Football Federation two days before the announcement. Jesus has previously coached Portugal’s top clubs, including Benfica and Sporting Lisbon, most recently cristiano ronaldo In Al Nasr.Following his appointment, Jesus dismissed suggestions that Cristiano Ronaldo could become a problem for the national team, despite growing debate over the veteran’s role following the World Cup.“Cristiano will never be a problem for the national team and will never be a problem for me,” he said.He also praised the Portugal captain, describing him as one of the country’s greatest footballing figures. He added: “Chris is an icon of Portuguese football. He wants to continue playing at Al Nasr and will end his career there. It will be easy to work with Cristiano.”Portugal confirmed Jesus’ appointment on social media, posting: “A new journey begins today. Welcome to the national team, Mr. Jorge Jesus.”The coaching change comes after Portugal’s poor World Cup performance, which once again raised questions about Ronaldo’s place in the team. Many fans and experts criticized the previous management for continuing to give the 41-year-old forward a central role and building the team’s offense around him despite his early exit. Jesus is now responsible for rebuilding Portugal and preparing the team for future international competition, while managing the final stages of Ronaldo’s international career.
