Carlos Caetano Bledorn Verri, commonly known as Dunga has been sacked as Brazil head coach after the nation’s shock exit from the Copa America in the group stage.
Brazil were lost 1-0 to Peru in Massachusetts on Sunday, June 12 in their last group game at the tournament. The defeat meant Brazil will be exiting the tournament in the group stage for the first time since 1987 Following Dunga’s sack, Corinthians manager Tite is being favoured to be Brazil next coach.
The 55-year-old led the club to the Brazilian Serie A title in 2011 and 2015, as well as the Copa Libertadores and World Club Cup in 2012.
Dunga has been sacked as Brazil head coach after the nation’s shock exit from the Copa America in the group stage.
Dunga, 52, had previously been in charge from 2006 to 2010, winning the Copa America in 2007. He captained Brazil to World Cup success in 1994 and was named national coach for a second time in 2014. However, his successor will lead Brazil’s under-23 squad, including Barcelona forward Neymar, in August’s Olympic Games in Rio de Janeiro.
Dunga’s replacement will also take over a Brazil side which has made a poor start to qualification for the 2018 World Cup in Russia, occupying sixth place in the South American qualifying group.
