The 62-year-old has to go just three days after humiliation in Argentina.
The Brazilian national football coach Dorival Junior was released only three days after the humiliating 1: 4 in the World Cup qualification at Arch rival Argentina. This was announced by the National Football Association CBF on Friday. “Dorival Junior is no longer responsible for the Brazilian national team,” it said in a statement: “Management thanks him and wishes him every success for the rest of his career.”
The 62-year-old had only taken over the coaching position at the record world champion in January 2024. “From now on we will be looking for a successor,” announced CBF President Ednaldo Rodrigues, who reported in Brazilian media inquiries to the candidates of the desired candidate Carlo Ancelotti (Real Madrid) and Pep Guardiola (Manchester City). Ancelotti had already been traded as the successor to Tite after Brazil’s quarter-final at the 2022 World Cup, but the Italian remained with the royal.
After a short period with interim coach Ramon Menezes, the Selecao, currently only fourth in the ongoing qualification, found a constant form in the fight for the six South America tickets for the final round in the USA, Canada and Mexico. The World Cup participation is within reach for Brazil, but the deficit to the already qualified leader Argentina is already ten points.
After the latest clap, Dorival Junior spoke of the “most delicate moment” of his career. “Nobody expected what we saw today, and the responsibility is entirely with me,” said the 62-year-old.