Ex-Mexico coach goes further than Mourinho and blasts Portugal ahead of the World Cup
Portugal faced strong criticism after their 0-0 draw with Mexico last Saturday. The performance drew reactions from major figures, including Jose Mourinho, who highlighted the team’s struggles without Cristiano Ronaldo.
Photo by Agustin Cuevas/Getty Images Portugal faced strong criticism after their 0-0 draw with Mexico last Saturday. The performance drew reactions from major figures, including Jose Mourinho, who highlighted the team’s struggles without Cristiano Ronaldo. He said Portugal looked ordinary without their star, lacking danger and failing to trouble the opposition.
However, Tuca Ferretti went even further with his assessment, delivering a much harsher verdict on the team. Tuca Ferretti does not hold back in Portugal criticism Photo credit should read ALFREDO ESTRELLA/AFP via Getty Images Mourinho had already set the tone by suggesting Portugal lacked identity without Ronaldo and struggled to create meaningful chances. Ferretti, speaking as an analyst, took a more direct approach when reacting to the same performance.
He said on ESPN: “Before the game, we said Portugal was way ahead of us [Mexico]. One thing that their coach said was that they were about to become world champions. With this poor football that they played today, they don’t even make it to the quarter-finals.
Portugal are a disappointment for me. Disappointment. ” Ferretti’s opinion carries weight given his long-standing influence in Mexican football.