In this video
- Speaking in translation, the Portugal coach said the team did not start well but grew, and mistakes played a big role. The coach is responsible for these results, in good times and bad.
- Asked in translation about a birthday that would not be happily celebrated, the coach said it is the way it is, with no escaping the responsibility. After each tournament, it is time to think about the results.
- In translation, the coach said Portugal have just finished a first two-year cycle, and there is time to think about the results, the work and the project. The coach wants to be part of the solution.
- Asked in translation about an ageing group, the coach said the team was very courageous and gave its best. The objectives were not reached, so criticism is part of it, but Portugal are doing better than a few years ago.
- Asked in translation if this was the last championship for some players, the coach said probably. It will be a decision for the players and the head coach, depending on how they feel.
- Asked in translation what was missing, the coach agreed with a remark that Portugal did not lack effort but lacked inspiration. The fans were fantastic, even after the heavy defeat to Spain.
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.
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