The Portuguese Football Federation were lashed to Chelsea for the announcement during Euro 2008 that Luiz Felipe Scolari had accepted an offer to coach the Premier League.
FPF president Gilberto Madail, addressed the media on Friday morning following his team for the Eradication of Championship of Europe at the hands of Germany and believes that the timing of the announcement of imminent departure Scolari had a destabilizing effect.
"It was not the best time for us to Chelsea to announce the appointment of Scolari," said Madail.
"I know Scolari has nothing to do with it and I was surprised, not by appointment - because Scolari is a great coach - but the timing.
"I wish Chelsea would be consulted before us so that we could have chosen a better time."
Madail acknowledged that Scolari's departure was inevitable.
"I knew that when we entered the tournament Scolari leaving," he said.
"We respected their wishes. His cycle with Portugal had ended because he wanted a new experience with a club.
"There was nothing we could do. It was a financial matter and we could not match the offer Chelsea."
The Portugal have also had to cope with the distraction of Cristiano Ronaldo Club situation.
The 23-year-old star is under contract to Manchester United, Real Madrid, but are hell-bent on bringing him to the Bernabeu for the next campaign.
Ronaldo admitted after the 3-2 defeat he will discuss his future with United in the coming days.
"I do not know what's happening in the spirit of Ronaldo and I do not think this contract problems likely to affect a player," said Madail.
"It is normal for players to tackle these issues. I do not think it interferes and I do not see any problem with Ronaldo."
If you leave the competition quarter-final stage was a huge disappointment for Portugal, which was one of the biggest teams in the event.
They showed a lot of flair, but ultimately was blocked against a determined Germany.
"I was very disappointed by the game yesterday," said Madail.
"Everybody saw Portugal is a strong team.
"There is no way our disposal is fair, but the result is fair in the night, Germany won 3-2 and we made mistakes and were made to pay.
"Good luck for Germany, but the best of luck in Spain".
Portugal will now have the difficult task of finding a replacement for Scolari.
The Brazil led to the final of Euro 2004 and fourth place in the World Cup in Germany two years ago.
Portugal will now turn their attention qualification for the 2010 World Cup in South Africa and will announce early next month, which will succeed Scolari.
Madail said: "What some people want it or not, he (Scolari) has left a mark in Portuguese football.
"He is a coach who made a huge impact and will remain in the history of Portugal. But life goes on.
"(The new coach) will have to speak Portuguese but not necessarily be Portuguese.
"It must have the ambition and be a winner. It must be someone who respect the players. "
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