FILE - Brazil’s coach Dorival Junior stands on the sidelines prior to a World Cup 2026 qualifying soccer match against Argentina at the Monumental Stadium in Buenos AIres, Argentina, March 25, 2025. (AP Photo/Natacha Pisarenko, File)
FILE - Brazil’s coach Dorival Junior stands on the sidelines prior to a World Cup 2026 qualifying soccer match against Argentina at the Monumental Stadium in Buenos AIres, Argentina, March 25, 2025. (AP Photo/Natacha Pisarenko, File)
SAO PAULO (AP) 鈥 Former Brazil coach Dorival J煤nior signed with Corinthians on Monday to the end of 2026.
It is his first job since he was fired by the five-time World Cup champion in March after losing to Argentina 4-1 in 2026 qualifying.
J煤nior’s first match in charge of Corinthians will be on Wednesday in the Brazilian Cup against Novorizontino.
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鈥淚t is an important moment of my career. I hope to leave a legacy,鈥 J煤nior said in a video shared by Corinthians on social media.
He takes over from Argentine coach Ram贸n Diaz, who was fired this month. The team including Dutch striker Memphis Depay has defense problems.
Corinthians is 12th in the Brazilian league after six matches, with seven points. It lost in the league on Sunday to Flamengo 4-0.
J煤nior was fired from Brazil after amid poor results and disappointing performances.
Brazil, fourth in South American qualifying, has yet to announce J煤nior’s replacement. Real Madrid coach Carlo Ancelotti and Al-Hilal’s Jorge Jesus are the front-runners according to local media.
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