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Dorival Junior dismissed as Brazil head coach

Dorival Junior dismissed as Brazil head coach

The Brazilian Football Confederation (CBF) have parted ways with head coach Dorival Junior following the heavy 4-1 loss to fierce rivals Argentina in the 2026 World Cup Qualifiers on Tuesday, Afrosport reports. The 62-year-old, had been in charge of the national team since January 2024, overseeing a total of 16 games, winning eight, drawing six and losing three. The Selecao currently sit fourth in the qualifying...

2026WCQ: Scaloni forgives Raphinha for jibe following Argentina win

2026WCQ: Scaloni forgives Raphinha for jibe following Argentina win

Argentina manager Lionel Scaloni says he has forgiven Raphinha for his jibe following the Albiceleste’s 4-1 win over Brazil in the 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifiers, Afrosport reports. Before the highly anticipated encounter in Buenos Aires, Raphinha bragged confidently that the Selecao would win despite not doing so for 16 years in the Argentine capital. It turned out to be an embarrassment for South America’s biggest...