Portugal had an unfortunate end to their FIFA World Cup campaign as they crashed out of the quarter-finals. They lost to the high-flying Moroccan side, which had already beaten Spain in the Round of 16. This loss could be the last World Cup game, Cristiano Ronaldo plays for his national team. However, losing against Morocco has come with a major consequence as coach Fernando Santos has been relieved of his duties as the manager of Portugal.
Fernando Santos started his stint as a Portugal manager in 2014 and had a successful spell. He helped the team win the European national competitions double with Euros and Nations League victories. However, as Portugal eyed an international treble, Morocco came in its way.
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One of the biggest names to have popped up to replace Fernando Santos is Jose Mourinho. Mourinho is arguably among the greatest coaches ever and has been coaching clubs for the last 22 years. However, fans want him to take over the job that could see him reunite with Cristiano Ronaldo.
Soccer fans react to Fernando Santos’ departure, raise Jose Mourinho’s name to reunite with Cristiano Ronaldo
Many knew Santos would face the axe after Portugal’s shocking loss to Morocco. However, he has been successful with the team and it took some time for the FA to take a strong decision.
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However, soccer fans are looking forward and are hyped up at the perspective of Jose Mourinho’s arrival.
Following are some of the reactions to the news:
BRING ME JOSE MOURINHO pic.twitter.com/sv1LpuwEV4
— 🕊️ (@erlingtxt) December 15, 2022
Run it back ⏳ pic.twitter.com/cogdOhblXE
— Omar Aref 🇦🇪 (@LosB1ancos_) December 15, 2022
— Raf 🇫🇷 (@CFCRaf2) December 15, 2022
Only one man for the job. pic.twitter.com/HiU2P8Duu6
— ₿hargav (@ThatIndianGuy) December 15, 2022
Its the time🐐❤️🔥 pic.twitter.com/j4zWn4cd2P
— 🅰️🔱 (@ALPHA__770) December 15, 2022
Jose Mourinho Here We Go? @FabrizioRomano pic.twitter.com/miXVPzI9Xm
— 𝐂𝐅𝐂𝐅𝐚𝐡𝐢𝐦 🇦🇷⚡ (@CFCfahim) December 15, 2022
— 𝑪𝒉𝒆𝒎𝒔(𝑪𝑪) (@ChemsChampagne) December 15, 2022
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😇 coming soon. pic.twitter.com/MpeAWu9S4S
— Mori 🇺🇸 (@KhvichaBall) December 15, 2022
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What do you think of the decision? Will Jose Mourinho be the right man for the top Portuguese job? Let us know in the comment section below.