Jose Mourinho's Telling Reaction when Asked About Vacant Portugal Job

• Jose Mourinho completely snubbed questions about the Portugal job as he was spotted in public for the first time during the World Cup
• The Portuguese FA sacked Fernando Santos on Thursday, December 15, months before the end of his deal
• Former Manchester United boss Mourinho is among the names that have been linked to the vacant Portugal job
• Paulo Fonseca, who is Mourinho’s predecessor at AS Roma, has also been linked with the job

Roma manager Jose Mourinho was not keen on answering questions linking him to the vacant Portugal job after the sacking of Fernando Santos.

Santos had his contract terminated on Thursday, December 15 by mutual consent after his side bowed out of the Qatar World Cup via a shock 1-0 defeat to Morocco in the quarter-finals.

Reports from Italy have suggested Mourinho is a frontrunner for the job, and the former Chelsea and Manchester United tactician was typically bombarded with questions on the same, as per Daily Mail.

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Upon arrival in Faro with his Roma side, Mourinho and his wads walk quickly to avoid any daunting questions.

Mourinho is then seen picking up a microphone belonging to one of the journalists before making his way to the team bus with his players.

The Portuguese tactician is a known serial winner, and more recently won the inaugural Europa Conference League with Roma, as per Transfermkt.

On paper, he would be the perfect fit for the Portugal national team because of his strong knowledge of the Portuguese football culture along with his tendency to succeed in cup games.

Fonseca also in the running for Portugal job

It has also been reported that Paulo Fonseca, a former Roma boss, is also in the frame for the vacant Portugal job.

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Fonseca is currently managing Ligue 1 side Lille, although he is experiencing mixed fortunes in France with the former league champions.

Bruno Fernandes hails Santos

Elsewhere, Sports Brief reported on Bruno Fernandes’ kind words towards Fernando Santos after the sacking of the Portugal boss.

Santos was dismissed after an eight-year stint as Portugal boss, and his final assignment as coach was marred with controversy.

Just hours after his departure and Fernandes openly spoke on his now former manager, and he seemed to have no ill feelings towards him.