Portugal coach Jorge Jesus: Our unity will not be broken

Portugal coach Jorge Jesus insisted the national team's cohesion remains intact despite the high-profile departure of Cristiano Ronaldo from the squad, and pointed to the side's latest convincing win as proof of continued focus.

The Selecao beat Denmark 4-2 on the night of October 1, 2026, taking three wins from three in this international window. Ronaldo’s exit from the team camp has dominated headlines, and Jesus — widely seen as a central figure in the sequence of events that led to Ronaldo’s absence — has been under intense scrutiny.

Asked whether he still has the dressing-room's backing after the Ronaldo episode, Jesus answered firmly: "Yes. There is nothing that would prevent the team from being with me. I understand the question, but the most important thing is what we have to do. The things that are happening do not split the group; they did not separate us and will not separate us," Jesus said.

On the match itself, Jesus underlined the performance and the result. "This is a great victory, with four goals scored and top-level play. That cannot be ignored and is more important than everything that happened. That is what I want to focus on," he said.

Portugal now prepare for a game against Norway on Sunday, October 4, 2026, with Jesus stressing the squad's determination to keep the winning run going and to prioritise results over off-field distractions.

The coach's declarations come as the national side looks to maintain momentum in qualifying and show that internal unity will be the cornerstone of the campaign, regardless of ongoing discussion about individual players.

Photo: press material from the event