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Fernando Santos Exits Portugal, Joins Azerbaijan After World Cup

5/24/2025

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Fernando Santos parted ways with Portugal's national football team, receiving a hefty €8 million payout following their disappointing exit to Morocco in the 2022 World Cup. Announced on December 15, 2022, this marked the end of his tenure, but the 70-year-old coach has since taken the reins at Azerbaijan after a brief stint with Poland.

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Fernando Santos parted ways with Portugal's national football team, receiving a hefty €8 million payout following their disappointing exit to Morocco in the 2022 World Cup. Announced on December 15, 2022, this marked the end of his tenure, but the 70-year-old coach has since taken the reins at Azerbaijan after a brief stint with Poland.