In this story I will attempt to do the Pentagon Challenge internationally. I will be choosing the team I start with however.There are about 10 teams in contention, and even I don't know which one I'll settle for. You must read on to find out.

The Rules

Whenever I make a national team save I always have the rule that I must not use players 27 of above unless they are a key player or 'keeper. I won the World Cup and two euros using this strategy (with England) in fm11. i will aso be trying the pentagon Challenge as well (internationally). I will also be managing at club level if a good offer comes up.
Manager Details:
Name: Jose Mourinho
Age: 49
Nation: Portugal

Just to clear up any confusion, Belgium's only nickanme in-game is the Red Devils, which is why it has it's name.That and everybody comes thinking it's a United story

Hodgson sacked after 'disappointing' Euros

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Hodgson - Not smiling anymore
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lW6NQEQwydQ

Roy Hodgson, manager of England has today been sacked by the FA. Chair David Bernstein had this to say:

David Bernstein:

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Roy Hodgson's contract has been terminated, after a less then a disappointing performance at the Euros.We wish him all the best at future employers.

Twitter has been going mad after Hodgson's sacking, with the pick of the tweets:

hodgson sacked! llllllloooooooooollllllll #downthehodge
-martinbieber2345

just heard the news! great guy, such a shame #upthehodge
-Gary Lineker

So sad Roy's left :(:(:(:(:(:(#savetheowl
-popoinherdifer45555

The favourites to replace him are: Harry Redknapp 3/1, Jose Mourinho 10/3, Alan Shearer 15/1, Gary Lineker 19/1 and Josep Guardiola, 30/1. Odds supplied by Sky Bet.

Portugal boss Bento sacked after 'internal trouble'

Manager of the Portuguese National team for two years, Paulo Bento has been fired after an 'internal problem'. It is believed Real Madrid star, Cristiano Ronaldo told the Fernando Gomes, head of the Portuguese Football Federation he was unhappy playing under Bento, and threatened to retire from international football unless he was sacked. Fernando Gomes denied this, saying:

Fernando Gomes:

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Bento's contract was terminated due to internal trouble. It was not one of the player's who made the decision to terminate his contract.

This is what Twitter has to say:

bento tão feliz demitido. mau gestor. #outwithbento
(so glad bento sacked. bad manager.)
-f3lipeL0pes6789

ronaldo! Cristiano Ronaldo! Ronaldo é o chef #RONALDOFANBOYSSSSSS
(ronaldo! Cristiano Ronaldo! Ronaldo is boss.)
-Nuuuuuuuertere321

Mourinho! mourinho para o trabalho! #mourinhofanboy
(Mourinho! mourinho for the job)
-pancakesfergieradhair

The odds-on favourites to replace him are: Jose Mourinho 3/2, Luis Felipe Scolari 5/1, Rui Bento 9/1 and Vítor Pereira 23/3.

Italy manager Prandelli sacked over match fixing scandal!

Gli Azzurri manager, Prandelli was sacked by FIGC boss Giancarlo Abete after the 'shocking' discovery that Prandelli had FIXED the European Championsip final was made. UEFA have not taken action against Italy yet but Sky Sports understands that UEFA are probing into the case.
Here's what Twitter has to say:

OMG! COSA DIAVOLO SUCCEDE?#prandellitheidiot
(OMG!What the hell is happening?)
-David3suceelinimamamiapie

Ridicolo, fuori con l'Italia! vietare Them! llloooooooolll#freenachoslol
(Ridiculous, Out with Italy! ban Them! lllooooooollllll)
-martinbieber2345

nachos.Just sottaceto si prega di Prandelli#nachorelatedstuff
(nachos.Just pickle please prandelli)
-nachonachonachonachofer

Odds on favourite's (if Italy aren't banned by UEFA): Fabio Capello, 4/1, Luis Felipe Scolari 9/1, Jose Mourinho 14/1 and Rafa Benitez 20/1.

First Job

Ring, Ring.
Mourinho picks up the phone.
"Hello?"
"This is François de Keersmaecker, chair of the Belgium national football team."
"Ah, I've been expecting a call from you."
"As you know, the Belgium national team managerial recently became available.We received your application..."
"And..." Mourinho smiled smugly, already knowing the answer.
"We have decided to accept your offer."
"Excellent."
"So, you will be quitting your job at Madrid I assume?"
"Mmmm... that is the plan."
"Well, I hope you can take the Belgian national football team far."
"Oh, don't worry. I am O especial."
Mourinho hangs up.
"Now for the best part," Mourinho mutters to himself "time to announce my self to the media."
He smiles slyly as he asks his agent to organise a trip to Brussels, ASAP.

So are you using England, Italy, Portugal, or Belgium?

2012-12-16 15:48#72595 Glenn T : So are you using England, Italy, Portugal, or Belgium?

All of them! lol.
Just Belgium.I think.Maybe.Who knows...

Analysing The Team

Vitel Borklemans hands Mourinho his analysis of the Belgian team.
"Very nice,very nice.Young, promising... although I want him, him, him, him and him out.All to old.
"Okay, so that's Mudingayi, van Buyten, Simons, Hoefkens and de Camargo out?"
"Yes. Vossen, Benteke, de Laet, Lombaerts and Defour to replace them."
"This is how I want the squad to look:"
Noticing the 'rating' tab next to each player's name, Mourinho decided to fill in his report of the team:

Goalkeeper

Central Defense

Fullbacks

Defensive Midfield

Central Midfield

Strikers

Summary: "I think we have a very nice squad.It has a big future and is definitely world-cup winning quality."

Great so far!

2012-12-17 13:52#72692 TheRevivor : Great so far!

Thanks.
My next update will be my analysis of Real Madrid.

*
"Aitor, can you make me a squad file?"
"Of course Jose. I have already made one."
"Well, can I have it then?"
Looking affronted, Aitor hands the report over.
"Although beware this report only focuses on key players."**
"That's fine, just let me at it."

Goalkeepers

Central Defender's

Starter The move to central defense has been one that I maybe shouldn't of done. His 135k weekly wage begs the question - Do I sell him? Play him as right back? Or continue to play him as a center back?. Hmmm... not quite sure about this guy, although he is still a good talent - an excellent talent in fact - I think he may be better utilised as a right back.

Starter A very, very good player. He is criticised for his aggression, but I like that in a player. He is a fellow Portuguese footballer as well, and a world class sweeper. Can also fill in at center defensive midfield.

Transfer Listed He would be an excellent backup if he didn't 'earn' £50k a week. On the transfer list at £10million, I will look for a younger replacement than the 26 year old.

CA:
PA:
Backup An extremely promising French defender signed from Lille, he already has some amazing stats for a 19 year old. Will definitely be kept at all costs.Can also fill in at defensive midfield.

Fullbacks

Backup An outstanding left-back, one of the best in the world attacking wise. Unfortunately his marking lacks however. He can play anywhere on the left.

Starter A extremely underrated player for Madrid.He is the opposite of Marcelo, very good defensively, but not so good going forward.Can also play at left back.

Backup Ah.Not a very good part of the team.He will be starting at center back, so if Arbeloa get's injured... I'm in trouble.

Backup Another very attack-minded left back, although wit better marking. He would be a starter, but Marcelo just about edges out his attributes.A fellow Portuguese player also, he can like Marcelo play everywhere on the left.

Center Midfield

Starter Pretty much the complete deep lying playmaker.He has everything - apart from youth, being 30 - but he should get 5 more years in his career. Fantastic tutor for younger players as well.

Starter[/b ]The opposite to Alonso - he's really not a technical player - Sami will play a sort of sweeper role as an anchor man, linking the defense and midfield.A fantastic player mentally.

Starter Another German midfielder, Ozil's pretty much the complete playmaker. He doesn't lack anything, and he's only 23! I will be playing him at attacking midfielder, with Alonso and Khedira playing at defensive midfield.

Backup A excellent player, I will be rotating him with Ozil, who he is slightly inferior to. The Croation playmaker can play across almost all of midfield.

Wingers

LEGEND! What can I say. The complete player.Better than Messi, Pele, Maradona, Zidane... he is the best ever.End of.

Starter...?He does the job on the right, but I would like to find a more accomplished right winger. I also have Modric, who could take his place...

Backup(see above)

Backup Nearly as good on the wing as he is in attack.He has practically everything you could want from an inside forward apart from pace and crossing.

Strikers

Rotation The less well rounded of the two, Higuain is a real out-and-out poacher.He doesn't really fit into any other role, but he is certainly a outstanding poacher.

Another great poacher, although Karim can play in a wider variety of roles.His dribbling, finishing and first touch are all sublime.

DISCLAIMER: I hate Cristiano Ronaldo, Jose Mourinho and everybody at Real Madrid football club.Which is why I did a career with them.
*thanks to regen for making this awesome banner
** The Belgium update took me really long to make so this only focuses on the key players for every position and there backup, as I can then crack on with the season.
This is how the team looks currently:

Sorry it's all in bold, it was only meant to be the squad status's, don't know what happened

Mourinho's First Press Conference (Belgium Manager)

"Hello, ladies and gentleman."

"Is it true that you will be remaining manager of Real Madrid while also managing Begium?"

"Yes. I will remain at my post."

"Are you aware that no manager has ever succeeded managing both club & country?"

"Yes. I am fully aware of this."

"How do you intend to cope with the increased pressure of managing both Real and Belgium."

"I will cope.I am O especial."

Mourinho walks out.

Varane wasn't signed from Lille !He was signed from Lens.
Anyway ,good luck !

"Better than Messi, Pele, Maradona and Zidane"? Are you sane, Matt?