'Leading Candidate' for Portugal Job Has Cristiano Ronaldo Ties
Summary
Roberto Martinez announced he will leave his position as Portugal’s national soccer team manager after the team's recent loss. Jorge Jesus is the main choice to replace him and has worked before with top Portuguese players like Cristiano Ronaldo.Key Facts
- Roberto Martinez’s contract with Portugal’s team ends after their loss to Spain in the World Cup Round of 16.
- Martinez said he feels proud and that it is the end of a cycle for him with the team.
- Jorge Jesus, 71 years old, is the leading candidate to become Portugal’s new manager.
- Jesus previously coached the Saudi club Al-Nassr and won the Saudi Pro League title in May.
- Jesus has coached Portuguese stars Cristiano Ronaldo and Joao Felix before.
- Cristiano Ronaldo has said the 2026 World Cup will be his last.
- Ronaldo expressed sadness about leaving the World Cup but said he is ready to move on and focus on family.
- The new coaching appointment aims to prepare Portugal for the 2030 World Cup.
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