Andre Villas-Boas admitted that he was approached by a team qualified for the 2022 World Cup. The Portuguese technician gives reasons for his refusal.
Andre Villas Boa, the Portuguese coach, said on Wednesday, June 15, that he had turned down an offer of a qualifying selection for the 2022 World Cup (November 21-December 18). Misrata was rumored, but never confirmed, that he was close to joining the Atlas Lions.
The former Olympique de Marseille coach said he would prefer to stay in Portugal with his family, in comments reported But football.
If he has proven himself at the highest level in Europe, Villas Bois (44) has never worked on the African continent, nor participated in a major competition at the head of a select group. His time in the British Virgin Islands, at the beginning of his career, ended with two defeats.
As a reminder, Roman Sais’ teammates are in Group F at the upcoming World Cup, along with Belgium, Canada and Croatia. They play group stage matches at Al Rayyan Stadium and Al Bayt Stadium in Al Khor.
Morocco begins its journey on November 23 at 1 pm against Croatia at Al Rayyan Stadium, before facing Belgium on November 27 at 10 pm at Al Bayt Stadium, and concludes, Canada, on December 1 at 6 pm at Al Rayyan Stadium.
