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Mourinho Lined Up for Portugal Job After 2026 World Cup

Jose Mourinho
January 2026

Reports claim the federation expects to offer Mourinho the Portugal manager role after the World Cup. He is currently Benfica coach on a two-year deal, but the federation is said to view him as the next cycle’s headline appointment. The same report suggests Benfica would then need a successor, with Ruben Amorim floated as the obvious option due to his ties to the club and strong domestic reputation. Mourinho has publicly said international management is a goal, with Portugal his preferred first step.

Luis Enrique Plays Down Man United Links and Signals PSG Stay

Luis Enrique
January 2026

Luis Enrique responded to Manchester United speculation by stressing he is happy at PSG, with reports indicating an extension may be coming. Asked directly about his future amid United’s search for a permanent manager, he gave a clear message of contentment in Paris. In parallel, Carrick reiterated he is focused on improving United and accepts the club’s longer-term decision will be made later.

Manchester United Manager Search: Zinedine Zidane Talk Returns as Carrick Steadies Results

Zinedine Zidane
January 2026

United are still weighing permanent options after Amorim’s exit, with Zidane again linked as a high-profile candidate despite Carrick’s three straight wins as interim. The narrative is that Carrick has restored calm and identity, but United’s leadership may still want an elite-name appointment. Zidane has been out since leaving Real Madrid in 2021 and has repeatedly turned down roles, with speculation he is waiting for the France job, but the Premier League pull is being framed as a possible trigger.

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