Take over the Portuguese national team? Mourinho: I have no conversation with the Portuguese Football Association

May 19th, Mourinho criticized the Turkish Premier League and responded to rumors that he might coach the Portuguese national team.

Mourinho: "The whole world has seen what kind of league is the Turkish Premier League. I am not satisfied with the status quo. I don't know if this is a successful season. I can do better, and my players can do it too."

He also commented on the small number of fans on the court, explaining that because the game has no impact on the final ranking, the fans lack motivation: "The atmosphere on the court has changed. These games have no meaning to the fans because the ranking will not change because of this. If I were a fan, I would not watch this game."

Will the Portuguese national team take over after the UEFA Nations League? Mourinho made it clear: "I have not had any dialogue with the Portuguese Football Association. If there is a club that wants to contact me, my current club will be notified first."

"I am a loyal person. The last time a club was interested in me, I informed Fenerbahce in January. I don't discuss internal affairs with the media. If there is such a culture here, it's not my style. I won't comment on it."

In recent days, Turkish media reported that there is a pre-agreed between Mourinho and the Portuguese Football Association, which will replace Roberto Martinez after the end of the UEFA Nations League. However, official sources from the Portuguese Football Association denied the claim, stressing that Martinez's contract will last until 2026. Despite all kinds of speculation, Martinez still performed very well, setting a record of 20 victories in the shortest time. However, analysts believe Mourinho's experience in the knockout stage may be particularly valuable during the 2026 World Cup.