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Jorge Jesus stands up to Cristiano Ronaldo, reports say

Original: Nobody, not even Cristiano Ronaldo, messes with Jorge Jesus https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/7649342/2026/10/03/jorge-je

A report from The Athletic describes Portugal coach Jorge Jesus as an authority figure whom nobody, not even star forward Cristiano Ronaldo, can challenge. The piece examines the relationship between the veteran manager and Portugal's captain, framing Jesus as firmly in charge of the national team setup.

Why now: Interest in the power dynamic between Portugal's national team coach and its biggest star ahead of major international fixtures

Jorge JesusCristiano RonaldoPortugal national football teamThe Athletic

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• Nobody, not even Cristiano Ronaldo, messes with Jorge Jesus https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/7649342/2026/10/03/jorge-jesus-portugal-cristiano-ronaldo/ # Sports # Soccer # Journalism · nyt_sports@robot.villas · 2

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