Mumbai, March 29: Brazilian football is once again in search of a leader after the Brazilian Football Confederation (CBF) announced the dismissal of head coach Dorival Junior on Friday. The decision comes after a series of underwhelming performances, culminating in a crushing 4-1 defeat to Argentina in Buenos Aires슬롯사이트”Brazil슬롯사이트™s worst loss in a World Cup qualifier. CBF president Ednaldo Rodrigues confirmed Junior슬롯사이트™s departure at a press conference in Rio de Janeiro, signaling the beginning of yet another coaching hunt.슬롯 머신 사이트 추천Argentina National Football Team Beats Brazil 4슬롯사이트�1 After Securing Its Place at FIFA World Cup 2026.

슬롯사이트œThe confederation announces that Dorival Júnior슬롯사이트™s cycle is over,슬롯사이트� Rodrigues stated. 슬롯사이트œFrom now on, we will work in the search for a substitute. Much has been said about (the confederation) contacting A, B or C coach, but I should say that (comment) was never coming from this president or anyone that the president authorized.슬롯사이트�

Junior, 62, took charge of the national team 14 months ago but failed to inspire confidence. Brazil has struggled in the South American qualifiers for the 2026 World Cup, currently sitting in fifth place, with only the top six teams earning automatic qualification.

Under Junior슬롯사이트™s reign, Brazil슬롯사이트™s record stood at seven wins, seven draws, and two losses. The team's form in recent matches, however, was concerning, with just one victory in its last four outings. Brazil has netted 25 goals but conceded 17, an uncharacteristically poor defensive record. Brazil 2-1 Colombia FIFA World Cup 2026 Qualifiers: Late Vinicius Junior Goal Helps Selecao Edge Past Los Cafeteros.

Adding to the disappointment, Brazil was eliminated in the quarterfinals of the 2024 Copa America after a penalty shootout loss to Uruguay. The lack of progress and uninspired performances prompted the CBF to act before the situation deteriorated further.

Brazil has now cycled through three different head coaches since the 2022 World Cup슬롯사이트”a scenario reminiscent of the tumultuous period before its last World Cup triumph in 2002, when Luiz Felipe Scolari took charge just a year before leading the team to glory in Japan and South Korea.

The CBF had initially placed its faith in Real Madrid manager Carlo Ancelotti, expecting him to take over in 2024. However, with Ancelotti extending his stay in Spain, Brazil was left scrambling for alternatives. Interim coach Ramon Menezes and then Fernando Diniz were given brief stints before Junior was appointed. Brazil슬롯사이트™s Alisson Becker Returns to Liverpool After Suffering Concussion in FIFA World Cup 2026 CONMEBOL Qualifier Against Colombia.

Now, with another change on the horizon, speculation is rife. Reports suggest the CBF will make another attempt to lure Ancelotti, despite his recent contract extension. Meanwhile, Al-Hilal슬롯사이트™s Portuguese coach Jorge Jesus is also in contention. If either were to take the role, it would mark the first time Brazil has appointed a foreign head coach.

Brazil슬롯사이트™s upcoming World Cup qualifiers in June present an immediate challenge. The team will face Ecuador슬롯사이트”currently second in the standings슬롯사이트”on the road before hosting sixth-placed Paraguay. Adding to the complexity of Brazil슬롯사이트™s coaching search, both Ancelotti and Jesus are set to manage their respective clubs슬롯사이트”Real Madrid and Al-Hilal슬롯사이트”in the FIFA Club World Cup, which will be held in the United States that same month.

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