Saudi champions Al Hilal extend coach Jesus' contract

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FILE PHOTO: Soccer Football - Saudi Pro League - Al Hilal celebrate winning the Saudi Pro League - Riyadh Park Stadium, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia - May 24, 2024 Al Hilal coach Jorge Jesus celebrates after winning the Saudi Pro League REUTERS/Stringer/File Photo

FILE PHOTO: Soccer Football - Saudi Pro League - Al Hilal celebrate winning the Saudi Pro League - Riyadh Park Stadium, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia - May 24, 2024 Al Hilal coach Jorge Jesus celebrates after winning the Saudi Pro League REUTERS/Stringer/File Photo

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Al Hilal have extended the contract of manager Jorge Jesus by one year, the Saudi Pro League champions announced on Tuesday.

In his second stint at the helm of the Saudi giants, which began last year, the Portuguese led the team to win the league title without a single defeat, scoring 101 goals and conceding 23 times.

The 69-year-old, who was in charge of Al Hilal between 2018 and 2019, also steered the AFC Champions League semi-finalists to win the Super Cup by beating Al Ittihad in April.

They can add to their silverware when they take on Al Nasr in the Saudi Cup final on Friday. REUTERS

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