Diniz has been removed from the role of Brazil’s national team coach, and his replacement has been announced
On January 5th, Fernando Diniz was ousted as head coach of the Brazilian national team, as reported by Globo. The decision, orchestrated by Brazilian Football Confederation President Ednaldo Rodrigues, marks the end of Diniz’s interim coaching role, initiated on July 4th, 2023, under a one-year contract.
Diniz’s tenure oversaw six matches for the Seleção, resulting in two wins, one draw, and three losses. Currently, the Brazilian national team occupies the sixth spot in the World Cup qualifying campaign. 24hscore
The potential successor to Diniz is São Paulo’s head coach, Dorival Junior, with Rodrigues planning imminent discussions on contract terms. Interestingly, it was previously reported that José Mourinho declined the opportunity to lead the Brazilian national team, adding a layer of intrigue to the coaching search.