"Why Mourinho refused to be the Brazilian coach"... Chaos and Obsession in Turkey
"Why Mourinho refused to be the Brazilian coach"... Chaos and Obsession in Turkey
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Jose Mourinho has turned down an official proposal from the Brazilian Football Association (CBF), making it uncertain again for the Brazilian national team to appoint a new head coach. Multiple media outlets including "Sky Sports" reported that Mourinho turned down the CBF's approach to Turkiye Fenerbahce, which he is currently in charge of, citing his "complete concentration." However, it seems that multiple circumstances, more than just loyalty, influenced his decision.
Mourinho's Fenerbahce, the coexistence of passion and dissonance
Jose Mourinho, who was appointed to Fenerbahce last summer, started a massive rebuilding campaign with the ambition of "to turn Turkiye's soccer around." It raised expectations by recruiting star players such as defender Milan Shkriniar and goaltender Youssef Enneceri. Fenerbahce fans cheered, saying, "Mourinho will lead us to the top of Europe," but skepticism is rising even more than a year later.
However, the team fell behind Galatasaray in the league, falling behind in the competition for the title, and was eliminated from the Europa League early on. The most serious problem is Mourinho's unique ups and downs and controversy over his words and actions.
In early April, the Türkiye Football Association suspended Galatasaray coach Okan Buruk for three games and fined him for pulling his nose. In addition, he is on the verge of disciplinary action by criticizing the referee's decision or releasing a series of interviews with association officials.
Meanwhile, the conflict with Istanbul's rival fans has turned into a controversy over racism. Galatasaray claimed that Mourinho's gesture during the game was "a blatant mockery and cultural insult," and is considering legal action.
But why doesn't Mourinho leave?
The CBF's proposal to coach the Brazilian national team is a "legendary position" that Mourinho can always take on. However, he declined the offer. He refused to focus on his job at Fenerbahce.
Mourinho, whose career began to falter after leaving Tottenham Hotspur without a spectator, raised achievements such as winning the Europa Conference League and runner-up in the Europa League at AS Roma. The failure to Fenerbahce was a challenge beyond the five major European leagues, meaning a sharp decline in his career.
Having led all five European leagues, Mourinho has a strong commitment to become the European champion with Fenerbahce of the Turkiye League. Mourinho also considers coaching the national team to be a task he will challenge later in life through his native Portugal.
Brazil's national team faces difficulties in selecting a coach... Ancelotti is uncertain, too
Brazil's national team has been vacant since it replaced Dorival Junior shortly after losing to Argentina 1-4 in March. Although the qualifying round for the World Cup in South America is scheduled for June, CBF is still yet to confirm its next head coach.
Another candidate targeted by CBF, Carlo Ancelotti, is widely rumored to be dismissed at the end of this season with Real Madrid under contract until 2026. However, as reported by Miguel Ángel Díaz of Spain's Coffe, Ancelotti prefers to stay with Real Madrid and fulfill all the remaining contracts.
While Ancelotti's future is still unclear, we have to wait for the end of this season. Real Madrid is still in the final of the Copa del Rey and there is still a possibility of winning the La Liga upset. He will also participate in the Club World Cup this summer.
Jurgen Klopp, who has recently been named, has been working as the global director of the Red Bull Football Group since stepping down as coach. Rumors have been circulating that he will return to the manager's post, including Real Madrid, but he said through his agent, "I am not considering directing the national team." 메이저놀이터
In the end, the Brazilian national team is rapidly reducing its options to find a new leader at a time when even Mourinho has refused, and it is reported that it is also in contact with coach candidates who are equivalent to "Plan C" at this point when qualifying is imminent.