The Brazilian FA terminated Dorival Júnior’s contract on Friday, March 28, 2025, after they were thrashed 4-1 by Argentina in a World Cup qualifying loss in Buenos Aires on Wednesday, March 25, 2025.
The 62-year-old was appointed in January 2024 after the Brazilian FA were unable to tempt the Italian Carlo Ancelotti from Real Madrid. However, he was sacked out after a series of bad results for Brazil, the game against Argentina what broke the camel’s back was the game against arc rivals, Argentina.
The statements read as follows;
“The Brazilian Football Confederation informs that coach Dorival Jr is no longer in charge of the Brazilian national team. The management thanks [Dorival] and wishes him success in continuing his career the CBF will work to find his replacement.”
They also lost to Colombia for the first time, saw the end of their unbeaten run against Uruguay stretching back over two decades, and were defeated by Morocco and Senegal, having never previously lost to an African nation.
Who is expected to replace Dorival Junior as Brazil coach?
There are reports that the Brazilian FA will appoint Real Madrid manager, Carlo Ancelotti when the season officially comes to an end for Real Madrid in July 2025.
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