Jose Mourinho is reportedly a strong candidate to take over record FIFA World Cup winners Brazil.
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According to Brazilian outlet Globo, the tactician known as "The Special One" is among four high-profile candidates being considered by the Brazilian Football Confederation (CBF) to become the next manager of the Selecao.
The South American giants recently suffered a record-breaking 4-1 defeat at the hands of reigning world champions Argentina in FIFA World Cup qualification, a result that led to the dismissal of Dorival Junior. The CBF are now searching for an elite manager to lead them to the global spectacle set to be held in the United States, Canada and Mexico next year – and Mourinho is being touted as a potential successor.
The two-time UEFA Champions League winner is currently in charge of Turkish giants FenerbahCe, but his stint at the Ulker Stadyumu FB Sukru Saracoglu Spor Kompleksi has been clouded by controversy, particularly due to his repeated criticism of match officials.
In recent weeks, the Yellow Canaries have suffered major setbacks across all competitions, being eliminated from the UEFA Europa League by Rangers, knocked out of the Turkish Cup by arch-rivals Galatasaray, and now trail the Okan Buruk-led side by three points in the league.
While the Brazil job presents Mourinho with a unique opportunity to lead the most successful World Cup nation on the biggest stage, it remains to be seen whether he will depart Istanbul, having only joined the club at the start of the campaign.
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Although the former FC Porto, Chelsea, Inter Milan and Real Madrid boss is said to be in the running for the prestigious post, managers such as Carlo Ancelotti, Jorge Jesus and Abel Ferreira are also under consideration.
