Who is Jorge Jesus, Portugal manager caught in rift with Ronaldo?

Jorge Jesus, caught in dispute with Cristiano Ronaldo, was appointed Portugal manager in July 2026. With a managerial career spanning 36 years, the 72-year-old guided Benfica to three successive Portuguese league titles between 2009 and 2015. In 2024, he led Al-Hilal to Saudi Pro League title and in 2025, he guided Al-Nassr to their first league title of "Ronaldo era".