Back as president of the entity, Ednaldo Rodrigues ended his contract with the Fluminense coach; Dorival is the favorite
Replaced as president of the CBF, Ednaldo Rodrigues fired Fernando Diniz of the position of technician Brazilian Team. The decision was taken by the president this Friday, 5th. The information is from “Globo Esporte”.
The publication says that before communicating his departure to the interim coach, Ednaldo announced the measure to Mario Bittencourtpresident of Fluminense; the manager who was responsible for informing the dismissal. Diniz is also coach of the Tricolor club’s main team.
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In July 2023, Fernando Diniz was announced as interim coach of the Seleção until June 2024. He would begin the planning that included Carlo Ancelotti taking over the position. However, the Italian renewed his relationship with the Real Madrid and ended CBF’s plans.
In charge of Brazil, he participated in six games, all in the 2026 World Cup qualifiers. There were two victories, over Bolivia and Peru, a draw with Venezuela, and defeats against Uruguay, Colombia and Argentina.
Ednaldo wants Dorival as coach of the Brazilian team
Ednaldo Rodrigues was replaced as president of the CBF this Thursday, 4th, after an injunction granted by the Minister Gilmar Mendes, of the Federal Supreme Court (STF). Back in office, the manager now wants to define the coach of the Brazilian Team.
Brazil’s main men’s team was led on an interim basis by the coach Fernando Dinizwhich divides its function into the Fluminense. If it depends on the president, the coach will be replaced by Dorival Juniorcurrently in São Paulo.
In an interview with “ Veja ” last week, his first since leaving office, Ednaldo had highlighted his interest in Dorival. The director highlighted that his first goal will be to choose the team’s definitive technical committee.
According to “Globo Esporte”, Filipe Luísformer player of Flamengo and the Brazilian National Team, he is also a name considered to join the commission, as technical coordinator; the function was performed by Juninho Paulista. He, who retired from the field at the end of 2023, took some CBF Academy courses and wants to be a coach.
Source: sportbuzz
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