FERNANDO SANTOS He played the Qatar World Cup 2022 as coach of Portugal already knowing that it would be his last competition at the head of the team. As the newspaper 'Expresso' advanced and confirmed the Portuguese newspaper 'Record', the coach signed the termination of his contract with the Portuguese Football Federation (FPF) In early November, shortly before the start of the tournament.
The agreement included UMA compensation of 8 million euros for the early departure of the position. The decision occurred even before the trip to Persian Gulfin a World Atypical played in the middle of the European season. Despite knowing your destiny, Santos He continued under the team during the competition.
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Portugal played five games in Qatar: He ended first from Group H, thrashed Swiss 6-1 in the round of 16 and fell into rooms before Morocco0-1. The last two meetings were marked by the substitution of Cristiano Ronaldodecision that completely deteriorated the relationship between the coach and the team captain.
After eight years and a record with the historic title in the 2016 Eurocup and the 2019 League of Nations, FERNANDO SANTOS He said goodbye to the 'Quinas' team with an agreed but silent output.
