Jesus Succeeds Martinez as New Portugal Manager
The 71-year-old replaces Roberto Martinez after Portugal’s 1-0 loss to Spain in the World Cup round of 16.
- On Friday, the Portuguese Football Federation appointed Jorge Jesus as head coach, replacing Roberto Martinez following Portugal's World Cup exit.
- Martinez departed after Portugal lost 1-0 to Spain in the World Cup round-of-16, with the Spaniard confirming his contract expired immediately following the defeat.
- The 71-year-old Jesus previously managed Portuguese clubs Benfica and Sporting Lisbon before guiding Al-Nassr to the Saudi Pro League title.
- Jesus reunites with Cristiano Ronaldo, who scored 29 goals in 33 appearances under the manager last season at Al-Nassr.
- Today in Lisbon, the Portuguese Football Federation will unveil Jesus at a press conference, having confirmed they reached "full agreement" regarding his contract.
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Announced this Friday as Portugal's new technician, Jorge Jesus, ex-Flamengo, celebrated the agreement to be the new commander of his country's selection. On social networks, the 71-year-old coach said that it is an honor to assume the position, which was with the Spanish Roberto Martínez, eliminated in the eighth round of the World Cup. — I am proud to be Portuguese and it is an honor to assume the role of national selector. One voice, one hear…
Jorge Jesus appointed new Portugal coach after World Cup exit
July 10 - Portugal have appointed Jorge Jesus as the new head coach, the team announced on Friday, days after Roberto Martinez stepped down following their World Cup exit at the hands of Spain. Read more at straitstimes.com.
Soccer-Jorge Jesus appointed new Portugal coach after World Cup exit
July 10 (Reuters) - Portugal have appointed Jorge Jesus as the new head coach, the team announced on Friday, days after Roberto Martinez stepped down following their World Cup exit at the hands of Spain.
As soon as it fell to Spain, it was already in the public domain that Roberto Martínez would leave the position of the front of the Portuguese team. Now it is known who will be his relief: Jorge Jesus, who at 71 years of age takes up the bench with the will to return to Portugal the prestige lost in a World Cup in which he started among the favorites to raise the title.
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