Portugal head coach offered an emotional reflection following his team’s exit from UEFA Women’s Euro 2025, taking full accountability for the results and pointing to both individual and collective mistakes as key factors in their tournament downfall. Despite a shaky start, he noted that the team showed growth in competitiveness and effort as the group stage progressed.
The coach acknowledged that while the team created opportunities and showed courage, they were ultimately unable to capitalize on their opponents’ weaknesses or maintain consistency across 90 minutes. He reiterated that responsibility lies with him, as it has throughout his tenure across multiple tournament cycles.
