Jose Mourinho the Portuguese coach Revealed that. He turned down an offer to manage the England national football team in 2007 before Fabio Capello took the position.
Back in late 2007, Mourinho, aged 44 at the time was one of England’s top picks to replace Steve McLaren. Who was fired after the team were eliminated from Euro 2008 qualifying ทางเข้า UFABET
During an interview with Rio Ferdinand on YouTube channel FIVE regarding his controversial comments on Steven Gerrard, Frank Lampard and Paul Scholes. Who is the best midfielder of that era? Mourinho, who was recently released from his position by Roma revealed that. He almost rode on the back of a roaring lion
“I almost became their national team coach. I had an offer on the table.” Mourinho revealed the opportunity to manage the England national team in 2007 before rejecting it and giving reasons. “Because I always saw national team work as something I didn’t enjoy. It happened in the 2007/08 season and Mr. Capello took on the job.”
At that time, Mourinho was famous after leading Porto to win the UEFA Champions League in 2004. Before moving to manage Chelsea and winning the Premier League 2 times in a row.