Mourinho cannot say "yes" or "no" to the Portuguese national team. © EuroFootball.com

Madrid strategist Jose Mourinho admits that the likelihood of him taking over the reins of the Portuguese national team is not high, but he does not strictly rule out such a possibility.

The charismatic specialist's national team was left without a coach after Carlos Queirozas was dismissed from his duties.

"If I weren't at Real Madrid, I would take on the job for a penny," Mourinho said. "I cannot respond to this offer with a yes, but I cannot say no either, because I want Portugal to win."

"The team's leaders have every right to hinder me - simply say that I can't," he admitted.

The leaders of the Portuguese Football Federation do not hide that they have met with Mourinho, but add that there are other candidates as well.