BEVERLY HILLS, June 14, (THEWILL) – Ex Brazilian international, Dunga, has been fired as Brazil’s head coach after a disastrous first-round elimination at the Copa America Centenario.
Reports indicate that the coach was summoned to the Brazilian Football Confederation (CBF) headquarters on Tuesday, along with coordinator Gilmar Rinaldi.
Following a brief meeting, the CBF announced that Dunga, Rinaldi and the rest of the coaching team had been removed from their posts, having taken over from Luiz Felipe Scolari at the end of the 2014 World Cup.
“The Brazilian Football Confederation informs that it has decided this Tuesday to dissolve the coaching staff of the Brazilian national football team. Coordinator Gilmar Rinaldi, coach Dunga and all their staff will leave their positions,” CBF said in a statement.
“The decision was made in mutual agreement in this afternoon’s meeting and the CBF will now start its selection process for a new Brazil coaching staff.
“The CBF thanks the dedication, professionalism and commitment of the team in its work.”
Story by David Oputah
