Portugal coach Fernando Santos has left The Portuguese Football Federation (FPF) said Thursday, about his job, in a move which comes after five days team Lost to Morocco in world Cup quarterfinals.
The Portuguese suffered a surprising 1-0 defeat against Morocco in Qatar last Saturday, after Santos started match By leaving the country all the time record Top scorer Cristiano Ronaldo on alternatives bench.
In an emotional video message, Santos said it was for Portugal coach It was “dream Come trueand life goal”Wafaa.
“when you lead You have to make some hard combos decisions,” he is added. Of course, not everyone is happy with options i made But the decisions I took They were always thinking about what it would be best for our team. “
In a statement, FPF said the parties agreed to terminate the contract because it was “the right time to do so.” start a new Course.”
santos, who It was widely criticized for for him tacticsbecame Portugal coach in 2014 and led the country in 109 matches. that they won European Championship in 2016 and UEFA’s inaugural Nations League in 2018-19.
In addition to titles wonbecame Fernando Santos coach with more games “The most victories,” said FPF. “It was an honor to get it coach And someone like Fernando Santos as head of The national team. “
FPF told her board right Now start the operation of Selection new manager.
different portuguese media Outlets reported that names like AS Roma manager Jose Mourinho national under the age of 21 coach Roy Jorge and Lil boss Paulo Fonseca was considered as possible alternatives.
Mourinho arrived earlier on Thursday in Southern Portugal region where Rome will play Three friendlies, but he kept silent when reporters asked him about Santos’ succession.
