Miguel Cardoso responds to Mamelodi Sundowns exit speculation

Reports have suggested the Portuguese coach could be dismissed to make way for a sensational return by former Sundowns boss Pitso Mosimane.

Speaking after the resumption of the Betway Premiership on Monday after Downs’ 2-0 victory over Orbit College lifted them to the top of the table, Cardoso was inevitably questioned about his future at the club.

"Look, Sundowns is a club that is ruled from the inside out, not from the outside in. There's a strong leadership within the club, a strong sporting direction, a very strong coach, and a united lockeroom. It is not from the outside that people will hurt us. The doors of Chloorkop are so strong that those kind of things do not enter."

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Cardoso stopped short of calling the speculation mere tavern talk.

The coach was also quizzed about his alleged cryptic messages on social media. 

Social media was also abuzz with Cardoso going live on his Instagram account amid the ongoing rumours.

"It was my very first time going live. I arrived while the game was already in progress, and I saw Iqraam [Rayners] and [Thapelo] Morena coaching. I also saw my assistant coach by their side, and the players enjoying themselves, while on the other side were the fans. I became so excited by what I saw that I called Fabio to ask him if he knew how to go live [on Instagram] and he showed me, and that's how I ended up making that comment"