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Yahoo
16-05-2025
- Sport
- Yahoo
🎥 Corinthians leave fans on edge but win in Uruguay and stay in the fight
This article was translated into English by Artificial Intelligence. You can read the original version in 🇧🇷 here. It was win or win to go to the final round of Group C of the Copa Sudamericana with real chances of qualifying at least for the playoffs. This was the reality for Corinthians at the mythical Centenario on the night of Thursday (15). The performance left much to be desired in Uruguay. But Timão defeated the scoreless Racing Montevideo by 1 x 0. Thanks to a toe-poke finish. Check out the match highlights the good football? Timão's ball possession exceeded 70%. However, the choice of an alternative team without a natural midfielder (or two sharp wingers) made the ball work bureaucratic. Corinthians relied on flashes from their full-backs or the duo Romero and Talles Magno. The result was just one shot on target before halftime. Meanwhile, Racing justified their campaign: they were far from being aggressive. Changes and RELIEF Dorival decided to bet on Carillo, Coronado, and Yuri Alberto right at the start of the second half. Which was necessary given the scenario. The insistence was great - although not linked with quality. But the deserved goal for the team that was trying came. And thanks to Bidu, who toe-poked it in (74') Racing tried hard to earn their first point. But without creating real goal opportunities. Dorival renewed the energy with new substitutions and Corinthians remains alive. 📊 Standings and schedule 📅 Corinthians reached eight points, leaving América de Cali with seven. Huracán (11) leads. The final round will be held on the 27th. It will feature Huracán vs Corinthians and América de Cali vs Racing. The Argentine team has a significant advantage in goal difference: eight against one for Timão. In other words: only a black-and-white thrashing by at least four goals will put Dorival's team in 1st place. Winning - no matter by how much - will be crucial for the playoffs, as América is expected to defeat Racing. See the standings of all groups here. Timão will play again on Sunday (18), when they host Santos at Vila. Match for the ninth round of the Brasileirão. Then, on Wednesday (21), they will face Novorizontino. Return match for the third phase of the Copa do Brasil - they won 1 x 0 in the first leg. 📸 EITAN ABRAMOVICH - AFP or licensors
France 24
12-05-2025
- Sport
- France 24
Ancelotti to leave Real Madrid for Brazil job
The 65-year-old Italian will become Brazil's first foreign coach since 1965, with Xabi Alonso set to be appointed as the new Real Madrid boss after confirming his exit from Bayer Leverkusen last week. "The greatest national team in the history of football will now be led by the most successful coach in the world," said the CBF in a statement. "He will lead Brazil until the 2026 World Cup and will coach them in their next two qualifying matches against Ecuador and Paraguay next month." Ancelotti will be the fourth non-Brazilian to coach Brazil. The last was Argentine Filpo Nunez who was in charge for one game 60 years ago. Brazil sacked Dorival Junior after a 4-1 thrashing by Argentina in March and are fourth in the South American qualifying table for the tournament in the United States, Mexico and Canada. "Bringing Carlo Ancelotti to lead Brazil is more than a strategic move -- it's a statement to the world that we are determined to regain the top spot on the podium," said CBF president Ednaldo Rodrigues. "He's the greatest coach in history and now he's in charge of the greatest team on the planet. "Together, we will write glorious new chapters for Brazilian football." Record five-time World Cup winners Brazil last won the trophy in 2002, enduring more than two decades of disappointment since then. Rodrigues had tried to lure Ancelotti to Brazil two years ago after Tite stood down as coach following a quarter-final exit at the 2022 World Cup in Qatar. That bid fell apart in December 2023 when Ancelotti extended his contract with Madrid, forcing Brazil to turn to Dorival after the team struggled under Fernando Diniz in his brief spell at the helm. Eighteen months on from Dorival's appointment, Ancelotti leaves Madrid with a year left on his contract as one of the club's most successful managers, winning 15 trophies across two spells with Los Blancos, including a La Liga and Champions League double last season. In his first spell at Real Madrid he led them to La Decima in 2014 -- their 10th Champions League triumph. He has won the competition three times with Los Blancos. After being sacked in 2015 he returned six years later when Zinedine Zidane resigned to lift the trophy again in 2022 and 2024. Ancelotti has also led Chelsea, Paris Saint-Germain and Bayern Munich among other teams, including AC Milan with whom he won the Champions League twice as a coach in 2003 and 2007. The Italian is the coach who has won the European Cup most often, triumphing on five occasions -- two more than Zidane, Pep Guardiola and Bob Paisley. Glittering career At Real Madrid, Ancelotti has coached Brazil stars Vinicius Junior, Rodrygo Goes and Eder Militao, as well as teenage talent Endrick. The coach will leave Madrid on May 25 after the club's final La Liga match of the season, against Real Sociedad. Madrid are set to finish the season empty-handed after losing the Clasico at Barcelona on Sunday to fall seven points behind their league leading arch-rivals. Ancelotti will oversee Madrid's home game against Mallorca on Wednesday and the trip to Sevilla on May 18, departing before the Club World Cup this summer in the US. The coach has won league titles in the five major European leagues, in Spain, England, Italy, Germany and France across a 30-year managerial career. Spanish media reported Monday that Leverkusen coach Alonso is set to take over at Real Madrid on June 1, ahead of the Club World Cup.
Yahoo
27-04-2025
- Sport
- Yahoo
😳 Flamengo thrash Corinthians 4-0 at the Maracanã!
This article was translated into English by Artificial Intelligence. You can read the original version in 🇧🇷 here. Flamengo SHOCKED Corinthians fans and Brazilian football this Sunday afternoon (27), at the Maracanã. Advertisement With a stellar performance, the Rubro-Negro defeated Timão 4-0 in the Superclássico valid for the sixth round of BR 2025. Everton Cebolinha, at 5', Arrascaeta, at 34', and Pedro, at 37' and 80', scored the goals in the rout led by Filipe Luís. It's worth mentioning that Flamengo took a big step towards victory already in the first half by opening 3-0. WHAT A FIRST HALF! The numbers speak for themselves: Flamengo had ten shots compared to only four from Corinthians during the first 45 minutes. Not to mention Pedro's shot that hit the post when the score was still 1-0, which could have made Corinthians' situation even worse. A dominance of 57% ball possession against 43% for the visitors. Advertisement And putting a well-known figure among Flamengo fans on edge: coach Dorival Júnior. Having previously coached the Rubro-Negro and likely the new coach of Corinthians, Dorival was at the Maracanã watching the game in person (more details below). 300 + 100! April 27, 2025, will not easily be forgotten by Flamengo fans. The same can be said for two Fla players: Luiz Araújo and the idol Bruno Henrique. Trained in Cotia by São Paulo, Luiz Araújo completed his hundredth game with the Most Beloved's jersey against Corinthians. BH, on the other hand, played his 300th match for Flamengo. For those who don't know, the forward is the third top scorer of the club in the 21st century. Not to mention he is the third top scorer of Fla in the history of the Brazilian Championship. Advertisement Is that good enough or do you want more? Has Dorival already regretted it? As mentioned above, Dorival Júnior is in Rio de Janeiro and watched the Superclássico directly from the stadium. The former coach of the Brazilian National Team has not yet been announced by the São Paulo club, but the deal was confirmed by several journalists. And of course, people on social media wouldn't let it slide, right? There was no shortage of people joking about Dorival reconsidering his decision to choose Corinthians after the 4-0. Are you going to quit, coach? What's next? With the great victory, Flamengo rises to 14 points, temporarily taking the lead in Serie A. Palmeiras, with 13 points, hosts Bahia at 18:30 and can reclaim the position. Advertisement Mengo will play again in the Brazilian league next Sunday (4), away against Cruzeiro. Before that, they face Botafogo-PB on Thursday (1) for the Copa do Brasil. Corinthians, on the other hand, remains at seven points, currently in eleventh place on the table. Timão will face Novo Horizontino away next Wednesday (1) for the Copa do Brasil and will host Inter on Saturday (3) for the Brazilian league. 📸 Buda Mendes - 2025 Getty Images
Daily Tribune
30-03-2025
- Sport
- Daily Tribune
Dorival Junior Sacked as Brazil Coach After Argentina Humiliation
Email : Dorival Junior was sacked as Brazil's coach on Friday, just three days after a humiliating 4-1 World Cup qualifying defeat to bitter rivals Argentina, the Confederation of Brazilian Football (CBF) announced. 'Dorival Junior is no longer in charge of the Brazilian national team. The management thanks him and wishes him success for the rest of his career,' the CBF said in a statement. The 62-year-old coach had been in charge since January 2024, succeeding interim coach Fernando Diniz, but has overseen a lackluster qualifying campaign for the 2026 World Cup in the United States, Mexico, and Canada. Brazil, the five-time World Cup winners, are currently fourth in the South American qualifying table, 10 points behind defending world champions Argentina, who have already secured their place in the finals. Brazil also sit behind Ecuador and Uruguay. There are six automatic qualifying spots for South American teams. Brazil will visit Ecuador and host Paraguay on June 4 and 9, respectively, for the next set of qualifiers. The writing was on the wall for Dorival after Tuesday's rout in Buenos Aires. 'Nobody expected what we saw today, and the responsibility is entirely mine,' the coach acknowledged after the game. Dorival took over the Seleção after winning domestic titles with Flamengo and São Paulo. His appointment was only confirmed after months of speculation about the possible arrival of Real Madrid's Italian coach Carlo Ancelotti.
Express Tribune
29-03-2025
- Sport
- Express Tribune
Argentina humiliation costs Dorival Jr his job
Brazil coach Dorival Junior is seen before the match against Argentina at Estadio Mas Monumental, Buenos Aires, Argentina on March 25. PHOTO: REUTERS Dorival Junior was on Friday sacked as Brazil coach, three days after a humiliating 4-1 World Cup qualifying defeat by bitter rivals Argentina, the Confederation of Brazilian Football (CBF) announced. "Dorival Junior is no longer in charge of the Brazilian national team. The management thanks him and wishes him success for the rest of his career," the CBF said in a statement. Dorival, 62, had only been in charge since January 2024, succeeding interim coach Fernando Diniz, but has overseen a lacklustre qualifying campaign for the 2026 World Cup finals in the United States, Mexico and Canada. Five-time World Cup winners Brazil are fourth in the South American qualifying table, 10 points behind defending world champions Argentina who have already made sure of their place in the finals. Brazil also sit behind Ecuador and Uruguay. There are six automatic qualifying spots for teams from South America. Brazil will visit Ecuador and host Paraguay on June 4 and 9, respectively, in the next set of qualifiers. The writing was on the wall for Dorival after Tuesday's rout in Buenos Aires. "Nobody expected what we saw today, and the responsibility is entirely mine," the coach acknowledged after the game. Dorival took over the Selecao after winning domestic titles with Flamengo and Sao Paulo. His appointment was announced only after months of speculation about the possible arrival of Real Madrid's Italian coach, Carlo Ancelotti. Brazilian media claim that Ancelotti is again among the targets to succeed Dorival as is Portuguese coach Jorge Jesus, currently in charge of Al Hilal in Saudi Arabia. Fellow Portuguese Abel Ferreira, who won numerous titles with Brazilian club Palmeiras, has also been linked with the job. Ancelotti dismissed the speculation on Friday, saying he intended to see out his contract in Madrid which runs until June 2026, despite his "affection for Brazil, its players, and its fans." Dorival's debut saw a victory against England at Wembley with a goal from teenage star Endrick. However, any hopes of a new golden age of football for the spiritual home of the game, were dashed by a miserable performance at the 2024 Copa America. At that tournament, Brazil limped into the knockout stages after just one win and two draws in their group campaign. They then lost to Uruguay in a penalty shootout after a 0-0 draw in the quarter-finals. Adding insult to injury, Argentina went on to claim the title. Other low points followed -- a 1-0 defeat in Paraguay and a 1-1 draw against Venezuela in World Cup qualifiers. Performances left fans bemused that Dorival was unable to bring the best out of talented players such as Vinícius Junior, Rodrygo and Raphinha. Also missing was the traditional art and panache demanded by the team's fans. Adding to Dorival's headaches was the fading talents of 33-year-old Neymar, Brazil's all-time leading scorer who has been plagued by physical ailments. Back in Brazil, at his boyhood club Santos, Neymar hoped to make his comeback to the national team after more than a year out due to a serious knee injury. However, he missed the last two matches against Colombia (a 2-1 victory) and the rout in Argentina due to a thigh problem. Whoever succeeds Dorival, the task will be to resurrect the style and bring a first title back to the country since the 2019 Copa America. Dorival had hinted at the obstacles facing Brazil, who were eliminated in the quarter-finals of the 2022 World Cup in Qatar, as they limped through the ongoing qualifying round. He insisted that the football "world order" was changing and that the five-time champions and Argentina could not just expect to waltz past regional rivals. "South American football has grown a lot overall. If you look at the majority of the national line-ups, you see players playing in teams all over the world, which wasn't the case until recently," he said in an interview in November. "The top teams haven't had as much room to grow, while the teams at the bottom are starting to make interesting and big strides. This is levelling things a lot and making the matches tighter contests." AFP
