Officially sacked Santos, Portugal looking for a new coach

2022-12-15 20:45:19Sport SHKRUAR NGA REDAKSIA VOX
Officially sacked Santos, Portugal looking for a new coach
Fernando Santos

It is now official, Fernando Santos is no longer the coach of the Portuguese national team. The Portuguese Football Federation formalized the departure of the coach after eight years in office.

The loss to Morocco in the quarterfinals of the World Cup in Qatar "sealed" the future of Santos, even though he had a contract until 2024. But even leaving Cristiano Ronaldo on the bench left many experts and fans surprised by the decision.

FPF statement:

"The Portuguese Football Federation and Fernando Santos have agreed to end the very successful journey that began in September 2014.

After one of the best ever participations by the National Team in the final stages of the World Championship, in Qatar, FPF and Fernando Santos have realized that the time is right to start a new cycle.

With Fernando Santos at the head of the National Team, our country won two international competitions for the first time: Euro 2016, in France, and the League of Nations, in 2019.

In addition to the titles won, Fernando Santos became the coach with the most matches and the most wins.

The FPF thanks Fernando Santos and his technical team for their commitment during eight unique years and believes that this thanks is also given on behalf of the Portuguese people.

The FPF board will now begin the process of selecting the next national coach."


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