Jorge Jesus set to become Portugal manager after World Cup exit

Jorge Jesus set to take over Portugal

Jorge Jesus will be the next Portugal manager, replacing Roberto Martinez after the World Cup round of 16 exit (3) (7). The 71-year-old has accepted the job and will lead the project through the Nations League, Euro 2028, and the next World Cup.

Jesus just won the Saudi Pro League title at Al Nassr with Cristiano Ronaldo this season.

Ronaldo posts "Portugal Sempre" after final World Cup

Cristiano Ronaldo posted a short message after Portugal's elimination by Spain in the round of 16 on Monday: "Portugal Sempre" (1) (2) (4). Mikel Merino's late goal settled a tense match in Dallas, ending Ronaldo's final World Cup.

The 39-year-old had confirmed beforehand that this was his last shot at the tournament. No fairy-tale ending.

Martinez gone, cycle reset

Roberto Martinez did not wait. "It was my last game with the Portuguese national team," he said immediately after the Spain defeat (3). The win-or-bust project delivered neither.

Your new manager won the league with Ronaldo in Saudi Arabia. Now he inherits a squad that lacked attacking spark when it mattered most.

European champion nearing Premier League return

A Portugal international who won the Euros is reportedly close to a move back to the Premier League (5). Details are thin, but the story is moving.

Daniel presented at Leça

Goalkeeper Daniel has joined Leça after leaving Fluminense. "I am very grateful to Fluminense for all those years of learning," he said at his presentation (6).

Fan reactions

The Jorge Jesus news is dominating the conversation. One fan shared Fabrizio Romano's "here we go" confirmation, with many pointing out the irony of Jesus managing Ronaldo at club level and now at national level too. Separately, Pepe is reportedly set to become Jesus's assistant manager, which has fans split between excitement over the leadership pairing and concern about whether this is a step forward. Full thread here