Jorge Jesus tells Flamengo his return is now unlikely

Portugal’s national side beat Noruega (Norway) 2‑1 on Sunday in Oslo, securing a second‑round win in the Liga das Nações da UEFA 2026/27. After the match, head coach Jorge Jesus told he has declared his affection for Flamengo but says a return is now increasingly unlikely.

Jesus said the victory “means a lot, perhaps the best period of my career as a club coach”. He called the win a historic milestone both sportingly and sentimentally, adding that the way Flamengo supporters embraced him will never be forgotten.

Before the game, Jesus spoke to reporter Gustavo Hofman, wishing “felicidades para o Brasil”. He closed the interview with a supportive shout‑out: “Força, Flamengo”.

A note in the match report mentioned a “desafeto de Neymar” as part of the narrative, highlighting the Brazilian star’s lack of enthusiasm. Nevertheless, Portugal under Jesus secured another win.

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Jesus has overseen two matches for Portugal and has won both. He debuted with a 1‑0 victory over País de Gales (Wales) in Lisbon before the 2‑1 success in Oslo.

Long‑term national team focus

Jesus stressed that his commitment now lies with the long‑term project of leading Portugal’s national team. He said returning to Flamengo has become increasingly difficult given the responsibilities of his new role.

The coach concluded by urging strength for his former Brazilian club, reinforcing the emotional bond despite the professional realities that keep him in Portugal.