{
  "id": 9493580,
  "title": "Cristiano Ronaldo and Jorge Jesus reunite for Portugal months after Al Nassr title glory",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/24/cristiano-ronaldo-and-jorge-jesus-reunite-for-portugal-months-after",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-09-24T04:47:31.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "The National UAE",
    "slug": "the-national-uae",
    "url": "https://www.thenationalnews.com/sport/2026/09/24/cristiano-ronaldo-and-jorge-jesus-reunite-for-portugal-months-after-al-nassr-title-glory/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Just over four months after securing the Saudi Pro League title with Al Nassr, manager Jorge Jesus and captain Cristiano Ronaldo are working together again for the Portugal national team. Jesus left Al Hilal for Al Nassr in May 2025, and his first appointment there was to help Ronaldo become a champion, a mission he declared complete after the victory. Ronaldo, who scored 28 goals in 30 SPL games, soon embarked on a record-breaking sixth appearance at a FIFA World Cup. Despite Portugal's elimination by Spain in the last-16, Ronaldo's performance was notable, including his three goals and a double against Uzbekistan in the group stage. He became the first player to score at six World Cups, but his impact against Spaniards was limited. On his return to Portugal, Jesus placed Ronaldo in the starting lineup for the Nations League title defense, emphasizing that Ronaldo's performance determines playing time, not past achievements. Ronaldo expressed gratitude for the opportunity and hinted at his desire to score his 1,000th career goal with the national team.",
  "summary": "Just over four months after clinching the Saudi Pro League title with Al Nassr, manager Jorge Jesus and captain Cristiano Ronaldo find themselves back in tandem for the Portugal national team. Jesus left Al Hilal for a second time in May 2025, swapping Riyadh clubs three months later to take over at their bitter rivals, with the veteran coach making clear who was pivotal in the appointment.…",
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      {
        "outlet": "The National Business",
        "title": "Cristiano Ronaldo and Jorge Jesus reunite for Portugal months after Al Nassr title glory",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/24/cristiano-ronaldo-and-jorge-jesus-reunite-for-portugal-months-after-9493609",
        "published": "2026-09-24T04:47:31.000Z"
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}