Jose Mourinho has responded to suggestions that he is unhappy with Real Madrid regarding their refusal to speak to the FPF (Portuguese Football Federation) over releasing him on a temporary basis to manage the national team, and believes his comments have been "misunderstood".
It had been reported that, after los Blancos’ battling 2-1 win over Real Sociedad in San Sebastian, Mourinho spoke to a Portuguese TV journalist and had bemoaned the fact that the club would not enter into discussions with the FPF over a caretaker role for the upcoming Euro 2012 qualifiers.
However, a in press conference held early this nfl jerseys
morning, the former Inter boss claimed that his words had been taken out of context, and that his source of discontent was the actions of the FPF, not Real Madrid.
He said: “The Portuguese journalist told me that there had been no meeting between Real Madrid and Portugal, and I have said that I do not understand why there has not been a meeting.
"[Madrid general director Jorge] Valdano also told me that Portugal had not requested any meeting, and what I meant was that if the FPF were in Madrid, then why not ask for one. The question was badly done, and there is no story. I do not understand why there has been no meeting.
“I am honest and admit that I’m sad about not being able to lead Portugal, but have no right to ask of anything from Madrid. It is a difficult situation.”
It appears that the FPF have turned their attention elsewhere, with reports suggesting that Paulo Bento is the front runner to be appointed on a permanent basis.
Blackpool manager Ian Holloway insists that he has no interest in taking over the reins to England from current boss Fabio Capello.
The Italian recently revealed that he will call time on his career as the Three Lions boss following Euro 2012.
This prompted many names to be thrown up including Tottenham Hotspur boss Harry Redknapp, Blackburn Rovers' Sam Allardyce and Sunderland's Steve Bruce among others.
The former Plymouth Argyle manager was also thought to be Bills jersey
in the race to succeed Capello, owing to the results he has achieved at Bloomfield Road.
But with links cropping up with regard to the England job, Holloway has insisted that he has no interest in managing the national team.
"I’m not even interested in the England job," he said, according to The Mirror.
"I like working with people every day. If Harry ¬Redknapp wants it, give it to him.
"I’m appreciative of the job here and the trust given me. I’m ¬trying to improve and will with every game."
VIENNA, Sept 19 (Reuters) - Big-spending Salzburg continued their nightmare start to the season on Sunday when they were knocked out of the Austrian Cup by third division Blau Weiss Linz.
The defeat was the latest blow to the Austrian champions whose dreams of playing in the Champions League have been shattered once again and who began their Europa League campaign with a 2-0 home defeat by Manchester City last week.
Danilo Duvjak put Linz ahead following a corner in the 26th minute and Harun Sulimani doubled their lead on the stroke of halftime following a mistake by Uganda defender Ibrahim Sekagya.
Boris Arapovic put the team from the Regional Middle League — one of three leagues which comprise the third division—3-0 ahead in the 65th minute before Austria striker Roman Wallner scored a stoppage time consolation for Salzburg.
Wallner also had a 94th-minute penalty saved by David Wimleitner.
Previously known as Austria Salzburg, the club was bought and rebranded by the Red Bull soft drinks company in 2005 amid protests by their fans but with ambitions of becoming a force in European football.
Salzburg have won three Austrian titles since but, despite spending around 200 million euros, have failed to qualify for the Champions League.
Salzburg have been knocked out in the Champions League qualifiers four 49ers jersey
times in the last five seasons and this year were eliminated by Hapoel Tel Aviv.
They have also made a poor start in the league, taking five points from their first five games.
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