The Brazil Football Confederation (CBF) have sacked senior national team coach Dunga following the team’s exit from the COPA America.
Dunga’s side suffered a disappointing group stage exit from the competition hosted in the United States of America after one draw, a win and a defeat to Peru on Sunday.
After a meeting at the CBF headquarters on Tuesday, it was announced that the 1994 World Cup winner and his entire technical team have been relieved of their duty with the national team.
“The Brazilian Football Confederation informs that it has decided this Tuesday to dissolve the coaching staff of the Brazilian national football team,” said a statement from the CBF.
“Coordinator Gilmar Rinaldi, coach Dunga and all their technical staff will leave their positions.
“The decision was made in mutual agreement in this afternoon’s meeting and the CBF will now start its selection process for a new Brazil coaching staff.
“The CBF thanks the dedication, professionalism and commitment of the team in its work.”
Dunga, 52, took over from Luis Felipe Scolari after the 2014 World Cup on home soil.
He led the Samba Boys to win the 2007 COPA America and the 2009 FIFA Confederations Cup, and to the quarter-finals of the 2010 FIFA World Cup during his first spell in charge.
The gaffer, who represented the South American giants 322 times, is one of only two men to have played in a World Cup, Olympic Games, Confederations Cup and continental championship final.
