Juba Tawabi, Media365, published on Thursday, May 9, 2024 at 11:02 am
Jose Mourinho, one of world football's leading coaches, has expressed his regret over his decision to turn down the position of Portugal coach after the 2022 World Cup.
In an interview with a Portuguese daily newspaper In PulaJose Mourinho revealed this week that, in retrospect, he considers his choice to remain at Roma at the time to have been a mistake. After Portugal failed to reach the semi-finals of the 2022 World Cup, as Morocco surprised it in the quarter-finals, Fernando Santos was replaced by Roberto Martinez. However, it was highly expected that Jose Mourinho would take over. ” The most natural thing for me was to accept the invitation He admitted, emphasizing the quality of the Portuguese team, which he described as “ One of the best teams in the world right now. »
This recognition from 'Special One' highlights the pressures and challenges associated with career opportunities in top-level football. The 61-year-old coach explained that his association with Roma and the feelings associated with his joining the Italian club led him to reject the offer to coach his country’s national team. ” During this last call, I let emotion get the better of reason and decided to remain in Rome. It was a mistake “, It is to explain.
Portugal continues to perform well
Under the leadership of Roberto Martinez, Portugal performed strongly, suffering only one defeat after 12 matches on the bench. A good result for the new Portuguese coach. As Euro 2024 approaches, Jose Mourinho finds himself in the position of spectator.
The Portuguese coach has been freed from any contract since his departure from Roma last January. With a strong career, having won two Champions League titles, Jose Mourinho is now looking for a project. His experience and tactical approach are still highly regarded in world football and he could start a new adventure during the upcoming summer transfer window.
