Portugal: Vieira explains Cristiano Ronaldo’s new role in Jorge Jesus’ team

Former Benfica president, Luis Filipe Vieira has stated that Cristiano Ronaldo whitethorn nary longer beryllium a guaranteed starter nether the caller Portugal manager, Jorge Jesus.

Jesus took implicit the Selecao pursuing Roberto Martinez’s exit aft they crashed retired from the 2026 FIFA World Cup.

During Martinez’s tenure, Ronaldo and his teammates precocious to the Round of 16 successful the 2026 World Cup successful the USA, Mexico, and Canada, wherever they were defeated 1-0 by the eventual champions, Spain, with Mikel Merino scoring a last-minute goal.

Having made his sixth and apt last quality astatine the quadrennial event, Ronaldo is expected to proceed his planetary vocation nether compatriot, Jorge Jesus, who has antecedently managed Benfica connected 2 occasions.

“I judge helium understands however to grip that concern and volition negociate it effectively,” Vieira remarked to Antena 1 (via GOAL).

“He shares a beardown rapport with Ronaldo, without a doubt. Ronaldo is besides alert that the extremity is approaching. He volition request to marque decisions, and astatine times, helium whitethorn play, portion astatine different times, helium whitethorn not.

“I cognize him precise well. He is an exceptional professional. I americium not the lone 1 who acknowledges this; the players who person worked with him each affirm it. I judge this is the close decision.

“Having a Portuguese manager again is crucial. The past 1 w...