Jorge Jesus takes over Portugal after World Cup exit

Portugal's World Cup exit at the hands of Spain is now followed by a new chapter: Jorge Jesus has been confirmed as the new national team coach (1). The announcement comes a week after Roberto Martinez stepped down immediately following the 1–0 round of 16 defeat in Dallas, where Mikel Merino's late goal ended Portugal's campaign (1). Cristiano Ronaldo, who confirmed that tournament was his last World Cup, has since been spotted bowling with his family at his Portuguese mansion (1). Jesus has already made his stance clear on the 39-year-old: "He's a symbol of Portuguese football. He is never going to be a problem."