"Controversial London 's head coach Jose Mourinho hinted to the British media that at the moment there are only two national teams that can seriously challenge the Brazilians. And England is not among them.
The astute tactician emphasized that the representatives of South America are stronger than ever. And the only opponents capable of spoiling the celebration of the Brazilian national team are the national teams of the Netherlands and Germany.
The best coach of the 2005/2006 English Premier League admitted that he is impressed by the work of both national team coaches. Both Jurgen Klinsmann, the head coach of the Germans, and Marco van Basten, who leads the Dutch. The newcomers are progressing rapidly, thus raising their value as coaches.
"I don't know who could stop the Brazilians, because they are stronger than in 2002 when they won the World Cup," said the coach of the English champions to "The Sun" newspaper.
"At the moment, I see two serious candidates who stand out from the others, that is the national teams of the Netherlands and Germany."
"The coaches of these national teams inspire me. Both coaches were famous players who are trying to impose their playing style."
The Portuguese expressed his desire to lead the Portuguese national team, but according to him, everything will be "shown in the future.".
"If necessary, I am willing to wait 10 years," - said the coach, answering the question of whether he will ever become a national team coach."