Jose Mourinho tipped to take over as Portugal manager as Fernando Santos leaves post
Santos had been contracted until after Euro 2024, but the Portuguese Football Federation said now was the “right moment to start a new cycle”.
Fernando Santos
Cristiano Ronaldo’s ‘malaise’ with manager ‘exists’ as Jose Mourinho is labelled ‘perfect’ choice for Portugal
According to a former Portugal international, there is a “malaise” between Cristiano Ronaldo and Fernando Santos coming out of the World Cup in Qatar.
‘Give the World Cup to Argentina now’ – Bitter Portugal stars blame referee after Morocco loss
Portugal duo Fernandes and Pepe have questioned why FIFA allowed an Argentine referee to officiate their World Cup quarter-final against Morocco.
‘Do you think it’s a good idea?’ – Portugal boss Santos reveals Ronaldo response to being dropped
Portugal boss Santos has revealed details from the “frank conversation” he had with Ronaldo to explain why he would start on the bench against Switzerland.
Portugal release statement in response to claims Ronaldo ‘threatened to leave the national team’
Portugal have released a statement in response to claims in the press that Cristiano Ronaldo “threatened to leave the national team”.
Fernando Santos admits Cristiano Ronaldo’s role for Portugal is ‘undefined’ after latest act of ‘petulance’
Portugal boss Fernando Santos has admitted that Cristiano Ronaldo’s role for the rest of the World Cup still needs to be “defined” after he was dropped.
Fernando Santos ‘really didn’t like’ Ronaldo reaction as Portugal captaincy up in the air
The Portugal boss should know better than anyone that he has to play Ronaldo for every single minute of every game.
Santos pleased Portugal get past ‘anxious’ Hungary game
“We played great in the first half, we were in full control of the game but second half we were a bit anxious…”
Santos hails Ronaldo effect and ‘ugly duckling’ Eder
Santos credited “an immense effort” from Ronaldo, and says Eder became a “beautiful swan”.
Portugal coach ‘absolutely sure’ Ronaldo will score
Portugal need Cristiano Ronaldo’s goals now more than ever and his coach is backing him to deliver.