Article by Aurelian Botezatu – published on Friday, April 04, 2025, 11:59 / Updated on Friday, April 04, 2025 12:00
The Brazilian federation was fired on Dorival Junior, after the humility suffered by Selecao in front of Argentina (1-4), in the preliminaries CM 2026, and is looking for a new coach.
The South Americans contacted Jose Mourinho and in January 2023, to propose the Selecao bank. But the Portuguese then refused, eager to carry on his term to AS Rome.
Brazilians want to take advantage of Jose Mourinho's problems at Fenerbahce
Now, Mourinho's name has appeared again on the list of the Rio de Janeiro Federation (CBS), according to Brazilian journalist André Rizek, who revealed the information at the Sportv station. CBS chiefs are trying to take advantage of the difficulties that “The Special One” at Fenerbahce.
His team was eliminated from the Europa League, by Rangers, and internally, it has no chance in front of Galatasaray. The Turkish champion has just eliminated her from the cup, and in the championship she has 6 points in advance, but also a more disputed match.
Due to his blunt style, Mou has not too many friends in Turkey. And after Galata removed from the cup, she went to the noses of Okan Buruk, which could attract a suspension of up to 10 stages.
Carlo Ancelotti has already been stated: “I retreat from the coach from Real Madrid”
If he does not win the title, Mourinho could see his contract at Fenerbahce, as he has a clause in this regard, on which the extension of the agreement with one season depends, until 2026.
The Brazilian federation still has three names on the list, but no one seems affordable. Carlo Ancelotti, at one point the great favorite, said on several occasions that he feels honored by the interest shown, but he will retire from the coach from Real Madrid.
Clubs do not want to let go of Jorge Jesus and Abel Ferreira
The other candidates are Jorge Jesús and Abel Ferreira. Two Portuguese coaches that was spoken after the elimination of Brazil from the 2022 World Cup, from Qatar. But they are also difficult to “dislocate”.
The first one leads Al-Hilal, and the second sits on Palmeiras's bench. The two clubs will compete in the World Cup of Clubs, in the summer, and none of them wants to lose their coach, at least until the end of the tournament.
The ranking in the South-American qualification group at CM 2026
