Brazil confirm sacking of head coach Dorival

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Richard Buxton·28 March 2025

Brazil confirm sacking of head coach Dorival

Dorival has left his role as head coach of the Brazilian national team.

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The 62-year-old was only appointed in January 2024, taking charge of 16 games during which his homeland were eliminated from last year's Copa América last 16.

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But Wednesday's chastening World Cup qualifying defeat to Argentina saw Dorival removed from his post as the Seleção seek to go in a different direction.

"The Brazilian Football Confederation announces that coach Dorival Júnior will no longer be in charge of the Brazilian National Team," read a statement.

"The board thanks the professional and wishes him success in his continued career. From now on, the CBF will work to find a replacement."

Real Madrid manager Carlo Ancelotti continues to be heavily touted as the favourite to take over the five-time world champions.

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